Overview of Identity Governance in EmpowerID
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) provides a structured framework for managing digital identities and their associated access rights throughout the user lifecycle. Effective governance ensures user access aligns consistently with business policies, regulatory standards, and security practices.
Within EmpowerID, Identity Governance emphasizes compliant access—access that matches a user’s role and adheres to organizational risk policies and Zero Trust principles. This approach helps reduce risks while supporting operational efficiency.
Compliant Access and Risk Management
EmpowerID’s Risk Engine is designed to manage risks associated with user access proactively. The Risk Engine helps identify potential risks related to access assignments, supports informed decision-making, and implements appropriate controls to manage identified risks.
Key features include preventive and detective Segregation of Duties (SOD) analysis, real-time validation of access requests, and automated workflows for remediation and revocation. Administrators use dashboards and visual tools to quickly assess and resolve risks, supporting efficient compliance management.
Bridging Technical Permissions and Business Context
EmpowerID simplifies understanding of complex technical permissions by translating them into clear business functions. This "Access Intelligibility Layer" uses business-friendly terms, such as "Create Purchase Order" or "Approve Purchase Order," rather than technical permissions.
Administrators can use EmpowerID’s Function Mapping Tools to connect technical permissions or roles to business functions. Additionally, EmpowerID provides a library of predefined Functions for common systems, speeding up implementation. Functions help define and enforce risk policies clearly, making governance processes more transparent and understandable.
Managing Risks in Hybrid Environments
Modern organizations often use hybrid environments with both cloud and on-premise systems. EmpowerID supports managing access and risk across these diverse platforms from a unified approach.
EmpowerID includes connectors for various cloud and on-premise systems, enabling effective integration. Its inventory engine continuously monitors connected environments, detecting unauthorized changes, irregular access, and security alerts, helping maintain proactive security management.
When risks are detected, EmpowerID can automatically revoke access or create tickets in ServiceNow for cases requiring manual review. This approach ensures consistent governance across organizational systems and reduces manual administrative tasks.
By combining lifecycle management, risk management tools, and clear translation of permissions into business context, EmpowerID provides administrators with the capabilities needed for effective Identity Governance.