IdentityasaService
IdentityasaService is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) service delivered by a third-party provider. It enables organizations to manage user identities, authenticate users, and authorize access to applications, services, and data from a single platform. By outsourcing identity infrastructure, organizations can scale authentication across on-premises and cloud apps while reducing the burden of password management and directory maintenance.
Key capabilities include user provisioning and lifecycle management, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and policy-based access controls.
Typically offered as multi-tenant software as a service (SaaS), with optional on-premises gateway or connectors for
Security and governance considerations include encryption, key management, incident response, threat intelligence, and compliance with frameworks
Common use cases include centralized user lifecycle management for employees, partner and contractor access, customer identity