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Beyond Microsoft and Okta: 11 Leading SSO Vendors You Shouldn’t Overlook

In the world of enterprise IT, the conversation around Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions often gets monopolized by heavyweights like Microsoft and Okta. However, there are a number of other formidable players, each bringing unique strengths and innovations to the table. Here’s a preview of 11 other SSO vendors beyond the usual suspects, spotlighting their unique capabilities and how they might be a better fit for your enterprise identity management needs.

April 25, 2024

Security

Conquering the SaaS Castle: IGA & IAM – Your Knights for Secure Admin Access

The IT landscape has morphed into a sprawling SaaS kingdom. While these applications offer a bounty of features and flexibility, managing them can be a security nightmare. Juggling dozens of admin portals, inconsistent permissions, and ever-growing credentials is a recipe for disaster.

This is where Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) steps in, acting as your loyal steward, bringing order to the SaaS chaos. In this blog, we’ll explore how IGA, alongside its trusted companion, Identity and Access Management (IAM), empowers you to secure your SaaS administration.

March 27, 2024

Enterprise

Empowering End Users with SaaS Administration Without Losing Control

The realm of Enterprise IT is on the brink of another transformation, one that comes from the delicate balance of granting autonomy and retaining oversight. With the increasing adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, businesses are recognizing the advantages of shifting certain administrative capabilities to the end users. Yet, the quest for a seamless user experience should not dilute the essence of IT governance. How can we bridge this gap?

October 30, 2023

Enterprise

User Lifecycle Management in Modern Enterprise IT

As organizations increasingly adopt Public Cloud solutions and SaaS platforms, understanding User Lifecycle Management (ULM) and its associated challenges becomes essential.

ULM is essential for ensuring the security and compliance of IT systems. By managing user access effectively, organizations can reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. In this blog, we’ll dive into the concept of ULM, its challenges, associated technologies, and best practices.

September 13, 2023

Enterprise

Bridging the SSO-IT Management Gap in SaaS

In the expansive landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), the ease and accessibility of SaaS has unlocked new levels of operational agility for modern enterprises. Gartner predicts that the SaaS market will reach $232.3 billion by 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing areas in the IT industry.

As organizations have embraced SaaS applications, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions have emerged as a linchpin in managing and facilitating seamless user authentication. However, this solution has inadvertently led to a new challenge: a bottleneck at the IT Service Desk due to a lack of comprehensive management tools for these numerous SaaS applications.

July 26, 2023

Enterprise

From Active Directory to Public Cloud: Extending OUs and GPOs for Seamless IT Administration

The evolution of Microsoft’s Identity and Access Management strategies has been a fascinating journey to watch. From the on-premise days of Active Directory with Organizational Units (“OUs”) and Group Policy Objects (“GPOs”), we’ve moved into the era of Pubic Cloud with Microsoft 365 and Administrative Units (“AUs”). However, not all organizations are ready to leave behind the familiar structure of OUs and GPOs. In this blog, we’ll delve into this subject and explore how Nuvolex and the ManageX platform allows the extension of OUs and GPOs to SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and beyond.

June 28, 2023