Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance plays a crucial role in every business, yet many organizations struggle to achieve the expected results from their IAM programs. In this blog post, we will discuss two common reasons why IAM programs fail to meet their objectives, and what you can do to address these issues.
Two reasons why your identity program is not delivering your expected results
Treating IAM as a project instead of a Program
Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs are ongoing endeavors that require constant attention and improvement. The companies that do Identity and Access Management (IAM) best understand the importance of keeping IAM on their radar and continually enhancing it. This perspective enables more strategic, long-term thinking. However, treating IAM as a project can lead to decisions and investments focused on short-term gains with minimal or negative long-term impacts. For example, taking on too much in a short amount of time can result in accomplishing very little while exhausting valuable resources.
Lack of clearly defined goals & road map
Embarking on an IAM project without a clear roadmap is a recipe for failure. Implementing an Identity and Access Management (IAM) program simply because others are doing so or because it worked well in a previous organization is not a valid reason. Setting out on a journey without a defined destination can lead to poor results. Understanding the overall business goals, together with an assessment of the current state of IAM capabilities, is required to identify existing gaps and create a two to three-year plan for implementation.
In summary, you get more out of your IAM program with long-term and strategic thinking. With this mindset, you prioritize scalable systems and processes, training and development, deskilling IAM operations as much as possible through proper documentation, etc.
Are you ready to overcome the obstacles and make your IAM program a success? Contact our experts today to develop a strategic roadmap and ensure your organization’s IAM program is both effective and scalable.
