Specialized
Identity programs that close the vulnerabilities your old security setup left open
SSO, PAM, MFA, and Zero Trust identity architecture — designed for enterprises where access control is a compliance requirement and a security imperative simultaneously.
Zero
Standing privileged access — PAM target
JIT
Just-in-time access for privileged sessions
Day 0
Deprovisioning with HR system integration
6+
Compliance frameworks addressed
IAM capabilities
Identity as a security program, not an IT administration task
Single sign-on (SSO) and federation
SAML 2.0 and OIDC federation across your application landscape. A single identity provider that your workforce uses for every application — cloud SaaS, on-premise applications, and your own products. SSO adoption removes password sprawl, enables centralized MFA enforcement, and gives you a single place to deprovision access when an employee leaves.
Protocols: SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0 · Providers: Okta, Entra ID, Ping, custom IdP
Directory services and lifecycle management
Active Directory and Azure AD design, deployment, and management. Identity lifecycle workflows — joiner, mover, leaver — that deprovision access reliably and on schedule. HR system integration so identity changes happen when employment changes happen, not when someone notices.
AD · Azure AD / Entra ID · LDAP · HR system SCIM integration
Privileged access management (PAM)
No permanent privileged access. Access granted only when needed, with approval workflows, session recording, and a full audit trail. Service accounts are catalogued, rotated, and managed. Stolen privileged credentials are one of the most common ways attackers breach organizations — we eliminate that risk.
JIT access · Session recording · Credential vaulting · Automated rotation
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) programs
MFA deployment and enforcement across your application landscape. Phishing-resistant MFA (FIDO2 / WebAuthn) for privileged and high-risk access scenarios. Risk-based adaptive MFA that requires step-up authentication when context suggests elevated risk — without adding friction to every login.
FIDO2 · WebAuthn · Push MFA · Risk-based adaptive authentication
Zero Trust identity model
Every access request is evaluated based on who you are, what device you're using, and the context at the time of the request — not where you're logging in from. We implement continuous verification, per-request policy checks, and encrypted service-to-service communication.
Per-request verification · Device security checks · Service-to-service mTLS
Identity governance and access reviews
Access review programs that tell you who has access to what — and whether they should. Automated access certifications sent to data owners on a defined schedule. Unused access detected and removed. Segregation-of-duties violations identified and remediated. Identity governance is required for SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and most financial services frameworks.
Access certifications · SoD enforcement · Orphaned account detection
Compliance mapping
IAM controls mapped to your regulatory requirements
| Framework | IAM requirement |
|---|---|
| SOC 2 | Logical and physical access controls, user registration and de-provisioning, access review |
| ISO 27001 | Access control policy, user access management, privileged access management, review of access rights |
| PCI DSS | Restrict access to cardholder data, identify and authenticate access, prohibit group/shared credentials |
| HIPAA | Access control — unique user identification, emergency access, automatic logoff, encryption |
| FedRAMP | Account management, access enforcement, least privilege, remote access |
| DORA | IAM controls as part of ICT risk management framework — privileged access and access reviews |
How we work
From identity sprawl to a governed access program
Assess
Week 1–2
We document your current identity landscape — IdPs, directories, application SSO adoption, MFA coverage, privileged account inventory, and access review processes. Current-state gaps are mapped to your compliance requirements. The privileged account inventory almost always surfaces accounts that the organization didn't know about.
Identity landscape assessment + privileged account inventory + gap analysis
Design
Week 2–4
Target IAM architecture is designed: IdP selection or consolidation, SSO federation scope, PAM program design, lifecycle management workflows, and MFA rollout plan. The design is reviewed against your compliance requirements and your operational constraints.
IAM target architecture + compliance control mapping
Deploy
Week 4–14
IdP deployment or configuration, SSO integration for priority applications, PAM tooling deployment, MFA rollout, and lifecycle automation. Applications are migrated to SSO in priority order — starting with the highest-risk applications and working toward full coverage.
Deployed IAM platform + SSO-integrated applications + PAM program
Govern
Week 12–16
Access review processes are established. Access certification campaigns are configured and first run. SoD policies are defined and enforced. Orphaned account detection is automated. The governance program produces the compliance evidence required by your frameworks.
Access governance program + first certification campaign results
Operate
Ongoing
Quarterly access reviews, annual PAM program assessments, MFA adoption monitoring, and identity lifecycle audit reporting. IAM changes to applications are reviewed through a defined process. Compliance evidence packages are generated on demand.
Ongoing governance cadence + compliance evidence on demand
Use Cases
IAM programs that address real risk
Financial Services
Privileged access management for a SOX-regulated environment
The Situation
A financial institution has 340 privileged accounts identified in their last internal audit — 180 of them are service accounts with passwords that haven't rotated in over a year, and 60 are ex-employee accounts that were never deprovisioned. The external auditors have issued findings on privileged access management for two consecutive years.
Our Approach
We deploy a PAM platform with credential vaulting and automated rotation for all service accounts. Ex-employee accounts are deprovisioned immediately. Just-in-time access workflows replace standing privileged access for administrator accounts. The next external audit receives a comprehensive PAM evidence package instead of a finding.
Healthcare
SSO and HIPAA access control for a multi-application clinical environment
The Situation
A health system has 47 clinical applications with independent login credentials. Clinical staff maintain 12+ passwords on average. MFA is enforced on some applications and not others. When a clinician leaves, their accounts are deprovisioned manually — a process that takes an average of 11 days and is frequently incomplete.
Our Approach
We federate 41 of the 47 applications to a central IdP using SAML 2.0. Phishing-resistant MFA is enforced at the IdP level — one MFA authentication covers all federated applications. Lifecycle automation integrates with the HR system so deprovisioning happens on the last day of employment, not 11 days later. HIPAA access control requirements are satisfied as a byproduct.
Is this right for you?
This is a good fit if you…
- Your people use separate passwords for every system — and no one can enforce MFA consistently
- Offboarding an employee takes more than 24 hours and involves manual tickets
- Admin accounts have permanent privileges rather than just-in-time access
- You need SSO or MFA for a compliance deadline — SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or similar
- You've had a breach or near-miss caused by a stolen or reused password
You might want to start elsewhere if…
- You need a one-time password reset for a single system — that's not a program
- You have fewer than 50 users and a single application environment
Common questions
Questions people ask before getting started
Plain answers. No jargon. If something isn't covered here, just ask us directly.
Know how many privileged accounts you actually have?
Most organizations don't. A one-day identity assessment will tell you — and show you which ones represent the highest risk.