Centralizing Identity with a Cloud-Based IGA for a North American Real Estate Brokerage

A large Real Estate Investment organization faced significant challenges in meeting their compliance requirements. They were manually conducting access reviews, which not only consumed considerable time and resources but also introduced the risk of human error. Recognizing the urgent need to strengthen and automate their identity security, they turned to KeyData Cyber for expert guidance and a comprehensive IGA solution.

Highlights

Challenge

This organization lacked a centralized system for governing and managing access across multiple applications, leading to fragmented access controls. With no streamlined approach to handling access requests, the organization struggled with inefficiencies, potential security risks, and an inability to ensure consistent compliance across the enterprise. 

Solution

KeyData Cyber designed, implemented, and integrated an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution based on SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) for our client, enabling them to manage identities and access across their enterprise.

• SailPoint Deployment & Configuration: Deployed and configured SailPoint ISC, integrating it with the authoritative source and key birthright applications to establish a foundational centralized identity management system.
• Solution Integration & Implementation: Expanded SailPoint integration to include critical "crown jewel" applications, facilitating comprehensive access reviews across all integrated systems. Implemented a Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) framework and piloted the mover workflow for streamlined access provisioning.

• IGA Optimization: Scaled SailPoint's reach through standardized, repeatable factory-onboarding workflows for new applications. Implemented service account management, dormant account deactivation, and piloted the leaver workflow to enhance identity governance operations.
• User Enablement: Developed onboarding documentation and training for application onboarding teams and defined key performance indicators and key risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to measure the effectiveness of the solution. 

Outcomes

• Operational Efficiency: With automated access reviews and streamlined revocation of access as part of the access certification process, our client has reduced manual effort, decreased administrative overhead, and enabled faster response times for access changes. 
• Enhanced Compliance: Scheduled access reviews that are completed in a timely manner and with minimal risk of human error. The defined Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) framework across applications has also ensured that access is aligned with organizational roles, providing a consistent and auditable approach to access management. 
• Scalable Foundation: With a repeatable process for application onboarding and ongoing attestation reviews, our client has ensured secure access for their 2,500+ identities and has the capacity to scale to meet their growing needs. 

With a modern IGA program in place, our client can focus on their core business goals, confident in the knowledge that its sensitive data and systems are protected by a comprehensive security framework. Ready to strengthen your organization's security posture with a robust IGA solution? Contact KeyData Cyber today to explore how we can help you achieve your security goals.