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Getting Customer IAM Right

When most people think about identity and access management (IAM), they think of traditional solutions built to manage employee access to on premises applications. Customer access has been needed since the dawn of the Internet, but the use cases were typically treated as one-off projects and pieced together accordingly. It wasn’t unusual for companies to build their own version of IAM to address customer-facing projects. Fast forward to today, and the need for customer-facing IAM is apparent.

“Getting Customer IAM Right” delves into the distinct requirements and strategies for implementing effective Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) solutions. It emphasizes the critical differences between CIAM and traditional employee-focused IAM, highlighting the need for scalability, enhanced security, and seamless user experiences. The document also discusses the importance of aligning CIAM initiatives with broader business objectives, involving cross-functional collaboration to drive digital transformation and growth. By addressing these aspects, the whitepaper provides insights into optimizing customer interactions while ensuring robust identity management.