While previously regarded as only a utility service managing usernames and passwords, Identity has become both a necessity for, and an enabler of, any modern business. In the context of organizations, a mature workforce Identity infrastructure:
- Enables employees, contractors, and business partners to work from anywhere with seamless and secure access to critical tools and resources;
- Strengthens the organization’s overall security posture;
- Provides a convenient user experience that frees up time and energy to focus on growth, innovation, and other priorities;
- Enables the organization to scale and improves its agility;
- Increases operational efficiencies and decreases administrative burdens; and
- Supports governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives by meeting the stringent Identity requirements included within many regulations, standards, and frameworks.