Solving the Identity Sprawl: How to Achieve Holistic IGA with Integrated Open-Source Tools

Achieving holistic Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) is critical to achieve the identity sprawl issue, and powerful open-source tools, when integrated strategically, offer a robust and flexible path forward.

Beyond community-driven projects, several open-source IGA and related IAM platforms offer official commercial support, providing the reliability enterprises require.

For instance:

• Evolveum - midPoint: This is a highly capable open-source Identity Governance and Administration platform designed for complex enterprise environments. It provides automated provisioning, robust role and attribute-based access controls, detailed access certifications, and comprehensive reconciliation capabilities.
  
  
• OpenIAM: Offers a converged identity platform that includes IGA alongside access management, privileged access management, and customer identity features, backed by commercial offerings.
  
  
• Keycloak: While primarily an Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution focusing on single sign-on (SSO) and federation, Keycloak (with enterprise support from Red Hat) is a critical component in many larger identity ecosystems and often integrates with IGA tools to form a complete solution.

The true power of open-source IGA lies in its ability to integrate disparate systems—from HR directories and cloud applications to legacy infrastructure. This holistic approach requires careful planning and expert implementation to ensure all components work together seamlessly.

Combining the inherent flexibility and power of integrated open-source IGA tools with strategic implementation expertise allows organizations to establish a secure, efficient, and auditable identity governance framework, bringing clarity to even the most sprawling identity landscapes.

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