Challenges of Legacy IGA in Cloud Environments

This white paper outlines the challenges associated with legacy Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions in the context of modern cloud environments. It explains that traditional IGA systems have struggled to keep pace with the evolving security needs of organizations that increasingly rely on cloud-based applications and decentralized ownership models. The paper details how legacy IGA lacks continuous integration capabilities, making it difficult to manage roles effectively and address identity as a new security perimeter. It highlights the burdens placed on identity teams due to manual compliance and administration tasks, which are exacerbated by the complexities of modern IT infrastructures. Furthermore, the document discusses the limitations of Identity Providers (IdPs) in meeting IGA requirements and emphasizes the need for a new approach known as Modern IGA. This approach focuses on automation and integration to streamline compliance processes and enhance security monitoring, ultimately aiming to reduce the risks associated with identity management in today's digital landscape.