CYBERSECURITY REVIEW8 SEPTEMBER - 2022IN MY OPINIONGaining buy in for implementing IAM is not a simple journey. It requires good knowledge of the generic benefits of IAM, but also a strong understanding of your business and the specific benefits they will see. You need to not just build a case at the outset but keep momentum up by delivering and communicating those benefits as you go.When asked to do this article, I thought about what I wished I had been told in advance of implementing my first Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solution. What words of wisdom could I share for others setting out on this journey?Firstly, make sure you understand the standard benefits of IAM:· Introduction of Role Based Access Control - what business roles require what levels of access to which applications, think segregation of duties ­ this is the keystone to IAM, and must be delivered to get full benefit. But start small, and don't try to map every role out to the Nth degree first.· Simplification of Joiners, Movers and Leavers processes· Control and governance of access provisioning with an audit trail · Password policy enforcement· User login / access experience improvementBearing these benefits in mind, each implementation of IAM is individual to each company, and it is not the answer for every company. Given the amount of effort required to just understand and standardise your business roles, you need to be sure you are going to achieve a substantial Return on Investment (ROI). There are 5 considerations, that I use to help ensure project success. If you can answer these questions with clarity and conviction, you have a great chance of By Tamsyn Weston, Head of IT Solution Development, European Tyre Enterprise LimitedIN MY OPINIONTamsyn WestonIMPLEMENTING IAM TO BOOST GROWTH
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