Identity, Access & Trust

We secure digital identity across the enterprise with IAM, SSO, MFA, biometrics, and decentralised ID — enabling Zero Trust without friction.

Identity is the new perimeter. With users, systems, applications, and APIs accessing resources from anywhere, organisations must adopt robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies to prevent unauthorised access, insider threats, and privilege misuse. At IGCCD, our Identity, Access & Trust services help you control who has access to what, when, and under what conditions—while enabling secure, seamless user experiences and trust models across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architecture

    We design or modernise your IAM framework, covering user directories, authentication protocols, access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access. Our solutions are tailored to your size, sector, and technology stack.

    Privileged Access Management (PAM)

    We help organisations secure access to critical systems by implementing PAM controls such as session monitoring, credential vaulting, just-in-time (JIT) access, and least privilege enforcement—using tools like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or cloud-native alternatives.

    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Rollout

    We guide you through the deployment of MFA across users and services, reducing phishing and credential theft risks. This includes risk-based authentication strategies and integration with SSO platforms.

    Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation

    We implement secure and scalable SSO solutions to reduce password fatigue and improve user experience. We also configure identity federation for partner access, supply chain collaboration, and M&A integration using SAML, OIDC, and SCIM standards.

    Identity Threat Detection & Monitoring

    We provide real-time monitoring and anomaly detection across identity systems to identify suspicious activity such as impossible travel, privilege escalation, and lateral movement attempts.

    Zero Trust Identity Foundations

    We help you adopt a Zero Trust model where no user or device is trusted by default—even if inside the network. This includes identity-based segmentation, continuous verification, and adaptive access policies.

    • You're moving to the cloud and need secure identity controls across environments.

    • You’ve experienced credential stuffing, MFA bypass, or insider threats.

    • You want to adopt a Zero Trust approach.

    • Your privileged users are unmanaged or exposed.

    • You’re under pressure to meet access control requirements for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIS2.

  • We assess your current identity landscape, user directories, access models, and authentication methods. From there, we build a roadmap for IAM modernisation aligned with your threat profile and compliance needs. We assist with solution selection, policy design, rollout planning, and integration into your wider security architecture—whether cloud-native, hybrid, or on-prem. For Zero Trust and identity monitoring, we combine behavioural analytics with policy enforcement to reduce risks in real-time.

    • ISO/IEC 27001: A.9 & A.5.15–5.18 – Access control and identity management

    • NIST SP 800-63 & 800-207 – Digital Identity and Zero Trust Architecture

    • PCI DSS v4.0 – Strong access controls for cardholder environments

    • CIS Controls v8 – Identity management as foundational control

    • Cyber Essentials / NIS2 – MFA and privilege limitation requirements

    • IAM Strategy & Architecture Blueprint – Roles, flows, identity types, and systems

    • PAM Implementation Plan – Vaulting, session control, JIT access, audit logging

    • MFA Rollout Guide – Configurations and user communication strategy

    • SSO / Federation Setup – Mapping, metadata config, integration testing

    • Identity Threat Detection Ruleset – SIEM alerts, anomaly thresholds, response playbooks

    • Zero Trust Identity Assessment – Gaps, roadmap, maturity benchmarking

    • Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock

    • CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea for PAM

    • Duo, Google Authenticator, Authy, Yubico for MFA

    • ELK, Splunk, Sentinel for identity threat monitoring

    • SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM for federation

    • Grant access to IAM systems and directories for analysis

    • Identify key stakeholders in IT, security, and HR (for joiners/leavers)

    • Provide visibility into third-party and service account usage

    • Align on enforcement policies and rollout timelines

    • IAM Assessment: 2–3 weeks

    • MFA Deployment Planning: 1–2 weeks

    • SSO & Federation Setup: 2–4 weeks depending on apps

    • PAM Strategy & Implementation Support: 4–6 weeks

    Milestones:

    1. Identity Discovery & Risk Analysis

    2. Policy & Architecture Design

    3. Technical Integration & Testing

    4. End User Communication & Training

    5. Go-Live Support + Monitoring Setup

    • Risk: Unused or orphaned accounts left active
      Mitigation: Lifecycle management and automated deprovisioning

    • Risk: Over-privileged users in cloud environments
      Mitigation: Role reviews, privilege audits, JIT access controls

    • Risk: MFA fatigue or user rejection
      Mitigation: Risk-based MFA and end-user training

    • Risk: SSO failure causing business disruption
      Mitigation: Redundancy planning, staged rollout, and rollback paths

  • Q: We already use MFA—do we still need a full IAM review?
    Yes. MFA is just one part of identity security. Reviews often reveal stale accounts, misconfigured roles, and risky privilege escalation paths.

    Q: What’s the difference between PAM and IAM?
    IAM governs all user access. PAM focuses specifically on securing access to critical systems and sensitive roles (e.g., sysadmins, DBAs).

    Q: Will SSO work across our legacy systems?
    Usually yes, but it depends on protocols. We assess compatibility and design fallback solutions where needed.

    • IAM Assessment & Roadmap: From £4,000

    • MFA Rollout Support: From £3,000

    • PAM Strategy & Setup: From £6,000

    • SSO/Federation Deployment: From £4,500

    • Zero Trust Identity Programme: Bespoke based on scale

    Ongoing Advisory or IAM-as-a-Service options also available.

“Access control: because not everyone deserves to see the sauce.”