2021-11-27T00:35:00Z

Looking for an Identity and Access Management product for an energy and utility organization

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rtechenthusiast85 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vendor
Top 5
2022-05-19T06:39:53Z
May 19, 2022

LoginRadius is a competitive price cloud-based SaaS Consumer Identity Access Management software. 


Scalability, user management, privacy compliances, data and user security, account security, and privacy compliances are all included.


The LoginRadius CIAM in the utility sector gives solutions in the following manner. 


->It enables one digital identity across all consumer services


->It centralizes and secures data


->It integrates data and identity with third-party applications


With hackers getting smarter every day, companies need to follow tough standards like the GDPR and CCPA, especially if the said companies fall into the utilities sector. This is because such businesses frequently deal with large amounts of user data.

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RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2022-02-21T05:19:32Z
Feb 21, 2022

So after a lot of deliberation, discussion. This is how the product selection unfolded


1. Gathering the requirements in details (current and future needs) taking into account other non-functional requirements, of Security, Privacy, Extensibility, Performance etc.


2. Researched a lot of production (COTs) as well as Hybrid Solutions (Bespoke as well).


3. Looked at Cloud Aware Solutions in AWS, GCP, AZURE etc.


4. Had meetings with COTs vendors and technical discussions, demos


5. Proof of Concept created with Shortlisted vendors.


6. Measured the outcome, came out with a scoring against all the CSF points. 


7. Ideated and Shortlisted the solution offered by the vendor.


8. Discussing the commercials was not an easy activity and the licensing model.


9. Worked on the ROI and then the final solution was sending out the PO and getting the product delivered, installed and configured.


10. Training and Support post sales.


11. Successfully implemented the solution and now setting up the dashboard

EB
Community Manager
Feb 21, 2022

@Ram Chenna thanks for your feedback about the buying process journey! 
It is worth creating your own article sharing it with other peers so they can learn from your experience.

Can you please create such an article for the community?

Thanks!

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EG
MSP
2021-12-17T15:54:25Z
Dec 17, 2021

Hello Ram. 


As additional information is required, you can PM me. So I will be able to forward you to the right contact.

Dhiraj Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2021-12-01T06:31:24Z
Dec 1, 2021

You can also look at the https://www.ubisecure.com/ . They have excellent features when it comes to managing external identities. 


Also, a wide variety of APIs available for integration. 

RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Feb 21, 2022

Thanks so much Dhiraj. Quite helpful while we were researching for a COTs solution.

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UA
Real User
2021-12-01T03:07:49Z
Dec 1, 2021

Symantec Security suite (previously) called CA Identity Suite is a good IAM solution. The product is very stable and customizable. Plus it has a complete portfolio that includes security features for a customer. 


PLA licenses enable customers to use all product lines without extra charge. 


In case you need any assistance or Proof of value more than happy to assist. 

RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Feb 21, 2022

hi Umair, this was our first choice by leaders and most of our CSF were measured against Symantec Identity Suite

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JL
Vendor
2021-11-30T19:57:18Z
Nov 30, 2021

Entrust has a portfolio of Identity solutions that address the apps above: on-prem or cloud-based options and support for external ID such as Google or FB.

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JB
Vendor
2021-11-30T18:55:39Z
Nov 30, 2021

The internal/external domain controller approach could be the right way to go. The internal must already be in place, right?  Microsoft Active Directory (hopefully migrating to Azure Active Directory). Microsoft is the clear market share leader for identity systems so I recommend you start there and figure out why AD/AAD wouldn't work externally.


The downside to two domains is just that; you're identity teams are going to have to master two software stacks.  Granularity and controls sound great, but have you ever tried to create them yet?  Do an internal exercise that would define your access policies and give that list to a shortlist of vendors as an RFP challenge.

RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Feb 21, 2022

hi Jay, agree to the point.

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MT
Real User
2021-11-30T14:06:37Z
Nov 30, 2021

Please check the following IAM solutions:


Okta: Okta | Identity for the internet


Hello ID: HelloID - Cloud: Identity: Access

RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Feb 21, 2022

hi Michel, Okta was added to the research and good choice as well

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DM
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-11-30T13:51:04Z
Nov 30, 2021

Hey Rama, it looks like you are looking for an Access Management solution. 


From my experience, since you are heavily invested in Microsoft, it may be the best solution. It tends to be a bit more complex but adding another vendor would also increase the complexity. Best practice would have you maintain separate directories for employees and customers.


Admittedly, I am biased towards SailPoint. It provides the Governance that you need as a Utility by increasing your visibility and centralized management of your users. I just do not see a similar product today that has the IGA capabilities that you need as well as the integration capabilities to support solutions like Microsoft. The two companies work closely together on the integration


As Occam's razor says - other things equal, explanations that posit fewer entities, or fewer kinds of entities, are to be preferred to explanations that posit more. Pick two market leaders and off you go!

MT
Consultant
2021-11-30T06:25:44Z
Nov 30, 2021

@Ram Chenna ​ Sounds like there is a lot of things at play here. 


I would suggest reaching out to a trusted IAM service integrator and you need to get your requirements detailed and prioritized. There are all sorts of options from looking inside the Microsoft Stack at Azure IGA although it isn't as mature as some of the market-leading products like SailPoint, One Identity and Saviynt. 


These products cover the depth of full IGA implementations and help you improve your security controls around access and identity management. We normally spend about 20 days working through client requirements before being able to suggest a specific solution. We recently helped a company in the Australian energy sector leverage a Sailpoint implementation for their internal workforce while assisting them with an Azure B2C/B2B implementation for their external userspace

JR
User
2021-11-30T00:44:14Z
Nov 30, 2021

Of course, to have the best Identity and Access Management solution it is recommended to extend the on-premises identities in the Active Directory Domain Services and replicate them to the cloud with the Azure AD. 


There you can integrate all the identities with modern protocols, Single Sign-On, Conditional Access, Multifactor Authentication and Self Service Password Reset.

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JS
Vendor
2021-11-29T14:33:41Z
Nov 29, 2021

@Ram Chenna ​Hi Ram! I would suggest that this is a great place to start https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/si...  


EB
Community Manager
2021-11-29T04:14:46Z
Nov 29, 2021

Hi @Amimesh Anand, @Matt Thomson, @Alfredo Silva ​and @Chris Derjany.


Can you please chime in into this discussion and share your professional opinion?

RC
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Nov 29, 2021

@Evgeny Belenky Thanks so much

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