Automate Identity Governance and Administration and Continuous Monitoring of IT controls.
BAAR-IGA provides efficient and secure access control mechanisms for external users, ensuring seamless and controlled access to company resources and ultimately improving security and user experience.
Workflows can also be set up to manage the customer onboarding and off-boarding processes to automate them.
BAAR-IGA enables users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials, simplifying login processes and enhancing user experience in workforce identity management.
This solution can also be applied to legacy applications with no change to the application.
BAAR-IGA can add Multifactor Authentication (MFA), including biometric validation, to new age and legacy applications. This security measure requires users to provide two or more forms of identification before granting access to a system or application, adding an extra layer of protection beyond just passwords.
BAAR-IGA can provide Passwordless Access to new-age as well as legacy applications. This eliminates the need for traditional passwords, relying instead on alternative factors such as biometrics, hardware tokens, or mobile authentication apps. This approach simplifies the authentication process while bolstering security, offering a seamless and secure way for users to access systems and data.
BAAR-IGA offers a centralized authentication mechanism that allows users to access multiple applications and systems using a single set of credentials. It enables seamless and secure access management by establishing trust relationships between identity providers and service providers, facilitating the exchange of authentication and authorization information.
BAAR-IGA systematically regulates who can access or use corporate resources, determining entry and usage rights within an organization. In workforce identity, it verifies and grants employee credentials to ensure operational integrity and data security.
BAAR-IGA enhances security for privileged users by restricting access to critical systems and data, mitigating the risk of unauthorized use and potential breaches, ultimately safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining data integrity.
Passwordless privileged access and rotation of credentials after each time a privileged user accesses a system reduces risk.
BAAR-IGA simplifies the process of User Access Reviews for all systems (New age, legacy, On-prem, cloud). User Access Reviews in BAAR-IGA are of the following types:
User Access Reviews maintain security and compliance and minimize risks by regularly verifying and adjusting user permissions and protecting sensitive data.
BAAR-IGA continuously monitors for Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts. SoD management covers the following:
Segregation of Duties prevents conflicts of interest, fraud, and errors by dividing tasks, enhancing accountability, and ensuring operational integrity.
BAAR-IGA manages your identity and access policies continuously and fully automated. Examples of policies are:
Automated access management policies streamline security, improve efficiency, and reduce human error by enforcing consistent and timely access controls.
BAAR-IGA’s AI assigns a risk score to users using the following attributes:
Automated risk profiling proactively identifies and mitigates security threats, safeguards sensitive data, and maintains regulatory compliance effectively.
BAAR-IGA automates access controls, auditing, and compliance reporting, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
BAAR-IGA continuously monitors your systems for inappropriate access any users may have. Some examples are as follows:
BAAR-IGA self-tests and continuously monitors logical access controls before an internal or external audit (SOC, SOX), ensuring the operational effectiveness of the controls. Automated control testing increases efficiency, accuracy, and compliance while reducing human error, providing robust security and regulatory adherence.
BAAR-IGA manages the entire Identity Lifecycle in a fully automated manner. This includes the following:
Automating the identity lifecycle mitigates risks, saves time, enhances audit outcomes, improves onboarding processes, and reduces IT operational costs. The benefits are immediate and extensive.
BAAR-IGA automates provisioning, modification and de-provisioning of access based on a birthright for Applications (Legacy, On-prem, and Cloud), Network folders, SharePoint folders, Databases, Switches, Firewalls and more.
Access Lifecycle Management optimizes user access provisioning, modification, and de-provisioning, bolstering security, compliance, and resource utilization across organizations.
BAAR-IGA automatically revokes access or changes user roles based on the outcomes of user access reviews.
Automated access revocation post-user review enhances security, mitigates risks, ensures compliance, and minimizes unauthorized access, fostering robust data protection.
BAAR -IGA automates access provisioning, modifying and de-provisioning when a user is transferred within the organization.
Transfer Access Management ensures seamless user transitions within organizations, maintaining data security, minimizing disruptions, and preserving productivity.
BAAR-IGA finds violations for an identity across multiple security systems like: Privileged Access Management, User Behavior Analytics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Systems, Endpoint Security Solutions and more.
Centralizing identity violations from all monitoring tools provides a unified view, streamlines response, enhances security and simplifies compliance reporting.
BAAR-IGA allows users to self serve for the below activities. Approval and process workflows can be customized:
The Self-Service Portal empowers users to manage their access, reducing administrative burden, improving efficiency, and enhancing user experience.
Audit and Compliance in Customer Identity Management represent the rigorous processes that guarantee the security and accuracy of customer data. These pivotal functions ensure that every customer interaction and identity verification is performed in alignment with stringent regulatory standards, safeguarding both the customer’s trust and the company’s reputation.
Audit and compliance are critical business functions that ensure organizations adhere to internal policies and external regulations, promoting operational integrity, financial accuracy, and ethical conduct.
In the realm of IGA, audit and compliance are intertwined processes critical for monitoring and enforcing the management of digital identities and access rights, ensuring adherence to both internal policies and external regulatory demands.
Auditing in IGA entails an independent and systematic review of digital identity management and access controls to verify adherence to established standards, crucial for operational integrity and cybersecurity.
Internal audits within IGA focus on continuous examination of identity management and access procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies and support effective risk management strategies.
External IGA audits, conducted by third parties, assess the fairness and accuracy of an organization’s identity governance practices, vital for maintaining stakeholder confidence and meeting regulatory requirements.
Compliance in IGA involves ensuring organizational practices align with relevant legal and regulatory standards, including the management of digital identities, access rights, and data protection regulations.
Effective IGA compliance requires the development and enforcement of robust policies and procedures that govern digital identity and access management, necessitating regular updates to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.
BAAR-IGA helps verify the identity of their customers and assess associated risks effectively. Here are the key capabilities:
BAAR-IGA screens customers against PEP lists to identify individuals with ties to politically exposed or high-risk individuals. This helps in risk assessment and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
BAAR-IGA facilitates the management of customer consent and data privacy preferences, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.
BAAR-IGA’s interface makes it easy for both customers and compliance officers to navigate the KYC process. This includes clear instructions for document submission and validation.
BAAR-IGA adaptable to changing regulatory environments and customizable to meet specific business needs and compliance requirements.
BAAR-IGA plays a pivotal role in safeguarding a business from financial crime, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring the security and trustworthiness of its customer relationships.
Audit and compliance within IGA are critical for mitigating risks, ensuring financial integrity, and enhancing corporate governance, thereby maintaining an organization’s trustworthiness and ethical standing in the digital ecosystem.
Compliance ensures legal and ethical operations across industries by adhering to relevant laws, thereby avoiding fines and reputational damage, while audits identify and manage operational and financial risks.
Through external audits, organizations achieve accuracy in financial statements, enhancing investor confidence and aiding in decision-making, crucial for preventing fraud and securing funding.
Regular audits and compliance checks streamline operations by identifying inefficiencies, leading to optimized resources and improved organizational performance.
Adherence to compliance standards and undergoing audits demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices, building trust among customers, investors, and employees, and supporting good corporate governance.
Audits provide critical feedback for continuous improvement, which is essential in adapting to industry changes and enhancing overall growth.
Compliance with data protection laws like GDPR ensures customer privacy, while strong audit frameworks promote responsible and ethical management aligned with stakeholders’ interests.
BAAR-IGA distinguishes itself with user-friendly dashboards that provide a comprehensive view of compliance statuses. Intuitive visuals and real-time data help businesses to quickly grasp their compliance posture and make informed decisions without sifting through complex reports.
BAAR-IGA offers an unparalleled, real-time monitoring system that instantly detects and flags any deviation from compliance standards, enabling proactive resolution and continuous alignment with regulatory requirements.
With BAAR-IGA, forget the days of manual compliance reporting. Our platform automates the generation of comprehensive reports, tailored to specific regulatory frameworks, ensuring accuracy, saving time, and simplifying the audit process.
BAAR-IGA provides an unmatched level of detail in access transparency. Every action, by every identity, is tracked and time-stamped, creating a granular audit trail that not only satisfies auditors but also empowers administrators to fine-tune access controls.
Enhancing Audit and Compliance at a software company.
A mid-sized software company, faced challenges in managing its expanding global operations, particularly in adhering to various international regulations and maintaining operational integrity.
The key challenges were:
The software company implemented a robust Audit and Compliance framework. Key initiatives included:
The company developed a comprehensive compliance management system that tracked various international regulations applicable to its operations. This system was regularly updated to reflect changes in laws and standards.
The company conducted regular internal audits to assess operational efficiency and compliance with internal policies. Additionally, external audits were conducted annually to validate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.Clients were categorized based on risk profiles, with more rigorous due diligence conducted for high-risk categories, including politically exposed persons (PEPs) and clients from countries with higher risks of financial crimes.
The company initiated regular training sessions for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of compliance requirements and ethical standards.
A risk management protocol was established, identifying potential risks in operations and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
Regulatory Compliance: Successfully complying with international regulations, the tech company avoided legal penalties and fines.
Operational Efficiency: The internal audits led to identified and rectified inefficiencies, streamlined operations and reduced costs.
Enhanced Credibility: The company’s commitment to compliance and transparent reporting enhanced its reputation, building trust among investors and clients.
By strengthening its Audit and Compliance framework, this company not only navigated the complex landscape of international regulations, it improved operational efficiency and corporate credibility. This transformation highlights the critical role of audit and compliance in global business operations.
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