Easy IAM Migration with Secfense IdP

Easy IAM migration with Secfense IdP

Many large organizations that we talk to often find themselves grappling with the challenge of distributed identities. Various IAM solutions such as Entra ID (previously Azure AD), Okta, or OneLogin offer unique functionalities, resulting in the use of multiple IAM tools within the same organization. However, this multi-identity approach can lead to problems such as increased costs, security risks, and organizational chaos. In this article, we present the Secfense approach to easy IAM migration with the use of Secfense IdP.

IAM Migration Problem

Enterprise Architects, IAM Specialists, and Application Owners responsible for conducting an IAM migration from one IAM provider to another may encounter tons of challenges. These include complex and costly complete migrations, helpdesk overload, and the risk of compromising security during the transition.

Can I migrate from Azure AD to Okta step by step
Can I migrate from Azure AD to Okta step by step

Easy IAM Migration

Secfense IdP was designed to solve the problem of managing multiple identities and easy migration between IAM solutions. Secfense IdP empowers organizations to use selected IAM functionalities from different vendors without resorting to complete migrations. The benefits of using Secfense IdP for a smooth IAM migration are as follows:

  1. Cost-Effectiveness: Secfense IdP allows organizations to pay only for the specific IAM functionalities they require, eliminating the need for costly and extensive complete migrations.
  2. Phishing-Resistant Passwordless Authentication: Secfense IdP offers easy adoption of passwordless authentication based on the FIDO standard, ensuring a highly secure and resilient method of user authentication. Learn more about the user access security broker approach.
  3. Vendor Independence: With Secfense IdP, organizations can freely configure identity settings, enabling them to leverage different IAM tools without being locked into a single vendor.
  4. Smooth Migration Process: Secfense IdP enables step-by-step migration with small user groups, ensuring a smooth and non-disruptive transition without causing organizational chaos.
  5. Minimal Transformation Costs: Secfense IdP eliminates the need for extensive transformation costs often associated with complete IAM migrations, making it a cost-efficient solution.
  6. Seamless Application Integration: Secfense IdP seamlessly integrates with existing applications, facilitating a smooth transition without extensive changes to application code.
  7. User-Centric Experience: Secfense IdP prioritizes a seamless and consistent user experience, ensuring that end-users can access resources without disruptions.
  8. Easy Implementation: Secfense IdP offers a straightforward implementation process, with contract tests lasting approximately 7 days, providing organizations with a clear picture of its behavior in their infrastructure.
  9. No Vendor Lock-In: Secfense IdP eradicates the vendor lock-in problem, granting organizations the flexibility to choose IAM functionalities based on business benefits, not vendor restrictions.

With Secfense IdP at their disposal, Enterprise Architects, IAM Specialists, and Application Owners can simplify the IAM migration process, reduce costs, enhance security, and create a flexible and efficient IAM ecosystem for their organizations. Secfense IdP empowers them to make informed decisions regarding IAM functionalities, facilitating a smooth migration journey that aligns precisely with their unique business needs and ensuring a secure and seamless user experience throughout the transition.

Reasons for IAM migration

However, what prompts a company to undertake an IAM migration in the first place? Organizations may opt to migrate from one IAM solution to another, like moving from Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to Okta, for various reasons. These reasons could include seeking improved functionality, more robust security features, competitive pricing, better technical support, meeting compliance requirements, or as part of infrastructure consolidation. Ultimately, the decision to migrate hinges on individual preferences, company objectives, and specific needs, making it crucial to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of available options and conduct a proper analysis before proceeding with the migration.

Using multiple IAMs

At times, organizations opt to employ multiple IAM solutions, such as Okta and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), either to leverage specific functionalities of each IAM platform or to prepare for a future migration. Each IAM solution boasts distinctive features and integrations with diverse applications. The utilization of different IAMs allows companies to cherry-pick the most advantageous aspects from each, resulting in a more adaptable IAM strategy. This approach enables organizations to surmount constraints imposed by a single vendor and deliver optimal solutions tailored to the needs of different user groups and applications.

Can I have Okta and Azure AD at the same time
Can I have Okta and Azure AD at the same time

Secfense IdP Trial

Discover the exclusive advantages offered by Secfense IdP for your IAM operations. Reach out to us and arrange a complimentary trial to witness firsthand how seamlessly and non-disruptively you can harness the capabilities of any IAM tools without facing exorbitant expenses. During the trial, we will also demonstrate the implementation of passwordless FIDO authentication without the need to interfere with your application code. These trials usually span seven days, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Secfense’s performance in your infrastructure after deployment. Embrace IAM independence with Secfense today.

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We are faced with new challenges every day. We must always be one step ahead of the attackers and know what they are going to do before they do it. We are convinced that the User Access Security Broker will bring security to a new level, both for those working at the office and from home. For us, working with Secfense is an opportunity to exchange experience with developers who put great value on out-of-the-box thinking.

Krzysztof Słotwiński

Business Continuity and Computer Security Officer

BNP Paribas Bank Poland

As part of the pre-implementation analysis, we verified that users utilize a wide range of client platforms: desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and traditional mobile phones. Each of these devices differs in technological advancement, features, and level of security. Because of this, and also due to the recommendation of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (UKNF), we decided to introduce additional protection in the form of multi-factor authentication mechanisms based on FIDO. As a result, users of our applications can log in safely, avoiding common cyber threats such as phishing, account takeover, and theft of their own and their clients’ data.

Marcin Bobruk

CEO

Sandis

We are excited to partner with Secfense to enhance our user access security for our web apps. By integrating their User Access Security Broker, we ensure seamless and secure protection for our applications and systems, delivering superior security and convenience to our customers.

Charm Abeywardana

IT & Infrastructure

Visium Networks

Before investing in Secfense, we had the opportunity to talk to its existing clients. Their reactions were unanimous: wow, it’s so easy to use. We were particularly impressed by the fact that implementing their solution does not require the involvement of IT developers. It gives Secfense a huge advantage over the competition, and at the same time opens the door to potential customers who so far were afraid of changes related to the implementation of multi-factor authentication solutions.

Mateusz Bodio

Managing Director

RKKVC

Even when the network and infrastructure are secured enough, social engineering and passwords can be used to gain control of the system by attackers. Multifactor authentication is the current trend. Secfense addresses this and allows you to build zero trust security and upgrade your current systems to passwordless applications within minutes, solving this problem right away,” said Eduard Kučera, Partner at Presto Ventures and cybersecurity expert – former Director in hugely successful Czech multinational cyber security firm Avast.

Eduard Kučera

Partner

Presto Ventures

One of the biggest challenges the world is facing today is securing our identity online. That’s why we were so keen to have Secfense in our portfolio. They make it possible to introduce strong authentication in an automated way. Until now, organizations had to selectively protect applications because the deployment of new technology was very hard, or even impossible. With Secfense, the implementation of multi-factor authentication is no longer a problem, and all organizations can use the highest standards of authentication security.

Stanislav Ivanov

Founding Partner

Tera Ventures

Two-factor authentication is known to be one of the best ways to protect against phishing; however, its implementation has always been difficult. Secfense helped us solve that problem. With their security broker, we were able to introduce various 2FA methods on our web applications at once.

Dariusz Pitala

Head of IT

MPEC S.A.