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Cybersecurity

Identity and Access Management

While credible cybersecurity keeps malicious parties at bay, it should also permit authorised stakeholders to access the system with minimal hurdles. Network Edge offers the most trustworthy Identity and Access Management (IAM) service, built to safeguard your organisation while still ensuring that only the right people have access to the right resources, at the right time.

Businesses of all sizes often find it difficult to manage who can access which aspects of their digital resources. Leaving such an issue unresolved is a security risk, and it can also impede a company’s efforts to scale operations. An identity and access management (IAM) solution refers to a framework of processes that facilitates how digital identities are managed. It takes care of the issue by simplifying how your organisation verifies identities, grants and denies access permissions, and monitors user activity. Network Edge offers IAM services that can be customised to complement your specific business goals and cybersecurity measures.

Strengthen Your Enterprise’s Cybersecurity Stance with IAM Solutions

Aside from streamlining the process of creating, managing, and removing users and access rights, an identity and access management solution also functions as a cornerstone of cybersecurity. Leveraging it is an effective way of protecting sensitive information and reducing the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

An IAM solution complements an organisation’s cybersecurity measures by contributing to the creation of a layered defense strategy against cyberattacks. Using authentication mechanisms such as passwords or biometric information, the solution can verify a user’s identity and ensure they are who they claim to be. Next, it uses an access control model as a basis for allowing or refusing access to specific company resources. The IAM solution’s capability to ensure that only authorised users can access restricted networks and systems makes it an effective tool for reducing the security vulnerabilities that criminal actors can exploit.. By incorporating Network Edge’s IAM solution into your cloud platforms or on-premise servers, you can rest assured only the right people can access your networks and systems.

Maximise the Benefits of Custom Identity and Access Management Solutions

Our team at Network Edge offers identity and access management services that are designed to meet the unique requirements of your New Zealand-based business. An IAM solution that is aligned with the needs of your organisation allows you to implement precise access controls and authentication methods that are tailored to your target users. Plus, a custom solution can be seamlessly integrated with your enterprise’s existing infrastructure, minimising disruptions in the process. Get Network Edge’s custom IAM services today.

Contact Network Edge: Your Trusted Provider of Tailored IAM Solutions

Subscribing to Network Edge’s custom IAM services empowers your business to:

  • Reduce vulnerability to unauthorised access and security breaches
  • Streamline onboarding and offboarding process while reducing IT workload
  • Manage identities and access for a large number of users, devices, and applications
  • Eliminate the need for multiple credentials and effectively enhance user convenience

Get in touch with Network Edge so we can provide you with expert assistance in putting together a custom IAM solution that meets your exact business needs and objectives. Call us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What access control models are commonly used by IAM solutions?

Access control models refer to the mechanisms that identity and access management solutions use to decide which authenticated users can access which resources. Many IAM solutions use the following models:  

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) - Permission is determined according to the role that the user has in the organisation. For instance, an HR manager can access employee records, but a sales associate cannot.
  • Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) - Attributes such as user role, location, time of access, or device used serve as bases for allowing access. For example, a database is accessible only to users from the finance department who are using a company device during work hours.
  • Zero Trust Model - Assuming that no user or device is trusted, the zero trust model only allows access based on strict identity authentication and contextual policies. IAM solutions that use this model may require users to undergo an authentication process for every resource they access.
  • Mandatory Access Control (MAC) - Users and resources are assigned security labels, and users can only access a resource if their labels match.
  • Discretionary Access Control (DAC) - The decision on who can access resources and if they can delegate permissions at their discretion depends entirely on the resource owner.

What are some of the most common authentication mechanisms used in IAMs?

Authentication refers to the process of ensuring that the user is who they claim to be. There are different ways in which identity and access management solutions can validate the identity of a user. The most common authentication mechanisms include: 

  • Password-Based Authentication - Users need to provide a password to prove their identity. 
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) - Users log in once to gain access to multiple systems and applications without needing to authenticate again.
  • Biometric Authentication - User identity is verified using unique biological traits, like fingerprints.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Two or more factors are needed in order to verify the user’s identity. Users are typically required to provide a combination of something they know, something they have, and something that is inherent to them.

How do IAM solutions complement cybersecurity measures?

By integrating IAM solutions with other cybersecurity tools like firewalls and endpoint protection, your business can adopt an in-depth defense strategy and count on multiple layers of security. This can help your organisation deter attacks and delay the advance of attackers in case they get through your initial line of defence.

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