The necessity for a clear identity and access management strategy is being driven by the number of heterogonous systems and applications deployed on corporate networks today. Fast, easy access for users from diverse devices in a secure, controlled environment requires CIOs to consider consolidating views and effective management of user identities across the multiple phases of user lifecycles.
With a dedicated practice in identity management and some of the leading experts in this field in Ireland today, Grant Thornton can help you define your identity management strategy and implement the relevant automated solution to deliver your objectives.
Our services in this domain include the following:
- a review of how identities are currently managed in the organisation covering the complete identity lifecycle of users;
- a review of systems and applications in use and existing operational groups;
- design of automated processes to reduce manual intervention, double-entry, scripts and error-prone interfaces;
- selection of an appropriate technology platform to deliver and manage the future solution;
- definition of business rules for unified access management.
The benefits of implementing an identity management solution include:
- operational efficiencies which form the base cost savings of a well-designed, automated solution;
- improved control over (and the ability to report on) which users access which systems and when;
- increased compliance to ensure that users have the appropriate level of access, reducing exposure to security breaches by unauthorised users; and
- the ability to deliver additional efficiences through secure sharing and collaboration between colleagues and partners.