Definition
Identity orchestration involves managing and synchronizing multiple identity verification methods across various applications and systems.
It involves account setup, account maintenance, attribute handling, and ensuring stable access policies. The ‘identity fabric’ is the underlying framework that facilitates seamless identity orchestration.
What Identity Orchestration Involves
- Identity centralization: Identity orchestration starts by setting up a centralized identity fabric or platform as the primary source for managing user identities.
- Identity integration: This process involves synchronizing different applications, systems and directories within the organization.
- User management: Identity orchestration automates creating, updating, and removing user accounts across all integrated systems.
- Access control: Identity orchestration gives users appropriate access rights and permissions to the system and resources.
- Audit and compliance: Identity orchestration allows organizations to monitor and track user access, identify unauthorized access attempts, and create audit reports to comply with regulatory requirements.
Benefits of Identity Orchestration
- Streamlined user provisioning.
- Centralized identity management.
- Enhanced security.
- Consistent access control.
Identity Orchestration Applications
- Breaking down identity silos in multi-cloud environments.
- Creating custom SSO systems.
- Updating and securing legacy assets without rewriting code.
- Meeting compliance requirements.
Identity Orchestration Features and Capabilities
- Visual no-code user interface: Identity orchestration solutions provide user-friendly drag-and-drop or form-based interfaces, simplifying workflow automation.
- Out-of-the-box connectors: Many identity orchestration solutions have pre-built connectors for HCM systems, popular applications, change management platforms, and directory stores.
- Identity lifecycle management automation: Most identity orchestration solutions have pre-configured workflows for efficient onboarding, offboarding, and change management. These solutions automatically manage identities and access permissions across various applications as users join, switch roles, or exit the organization.