5 Identity And Access Management Solutions For The Midmarket

Here’s why these identity and access management tools are a fit for midmarket organizations.

Identity access and management (IAM) tools are not just a nice-to-have extra layer of security – they are critical. Users are logging into many SaaS applications, from many locations and across multiple devices. That access must be managed.

There are three vital components to IAM: authentication, authorization and access management. Okta is a leading IAM provider but there are others who have solutions ideal for the midmarket. MES Computing asked several companies that are prominent in the IAM space, why their solution is a good fit for the midmarket. CyberArk and ManageEngine provided responses that not only showed why their solutions are ideal for midmarket organizations, but what IT leaders should look for in an IAM solution:

5 IAM Solutions For Midmarket Organizations:

BloodHound Enterprise

BloodHound Enterprise, which is built by Seattle-based cybersecurity company SpecterOps, offers a solution that maps, prioritizes, and remediates identity attacks in Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure) environments.

Last year, BloodHound Enterprise earned FedRAMP’s High Authorization designation, the highest level of security within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program to bring attack path management to the public sector. Identity attack paths are regularly exploited by advanced nation-state adversaries targeting government agencies, according to the FedRAMP site.

CyberArk Identity Security Platform

At the center of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform are intelligent privilege controls that “seamlessly secure human and machine identities” across hybrid and multi-cloud workloads. Continuous threat detection and prevention, zero trust, and least privilege enforcement are some of the features securing “access for any identity – human or machine – to any resource or environment from anywhere using any device.”

As a SaaS solution, it provides companies with a balance of security, productivity and cost. “It’s ideal for midmarket organizations as it allows them to scale their cybersecurity investment to match current business needs,” the company said to MES Computing.

CyberArk also pointed to the growing trend of midmarket organizations using MSPs and MSSPs to assist with their critical business and IT operations.

“CyberArk’s robust partner ecosystem and tech alliances allows companies to partner and integrate with traditional resellers, integrators, MSP, MSSPs and other leading technologies that best suit their business needs. For MSPs and MSSPs to better serve their customers, CyberArk launched an MSP Console that allows our partners to seamlessly view, monitor and administer all MSP-controlled CyberArk customer environments from a single console,” the company said.

Imprivata Mobile Access Management With Advanced Analytics

Imprivata Mobile Access management provides automated device provisioning, asset management, device health status, and frictionless user access.

For end users, Imprivata MAM eliminates manual authentication to mobile devices and applications, enabling simplified, secure access with the tap of a badge and single sign-on. Between sessions, devices are locked down to only allow trusted users access to sensitive tools and information, with each user fully logged out to reset the device for the next user. For IT teams, Imprivata MAM can simplify the deployment and management of device fleets at scale through automated device provisioning and granular device management workflows from the cloud, including device health status and asset management.

ManageEngine AD360 (for on-prem) and Identity360 (for cloud)

What differentiates ManageEngine’s IAM platform is its “unified identity fabric approach that bridges traditionally siloed IAM capabilities across identity governance, access management, and security,” Jay Reddy, senior technology evangelist at ManageEngine, told MES Computing.

Automation of routine identity processes, intelligent access certification recommendations, and constant monitoring and remediation of identity risks are some key features.

“This ML-drive intelligence reduces operation overhead for lean IT teams,” Reddy said.

He said that a key strength of the platform is its “independent, neutral architecture that seamlessly integrates with any technology stack—cloud, on-premises, hybrid environments. This flexibility ensures organizations can adopt the best solution without constraints.”

Saviynt’s Identity Security Posture Management

Saviynt’s ISPM uses AI to provide real-time insights into potential vulnerabilities, enabling proactive risk mitigation and compliance management. It automates risk prioritization and remediation, enhances governance, helping midsized organizations reduce their identity attack surface.