Water damage in IT: Leaks in identity management

How identity gaps pose a threat to companies

A small crack, an inconspicuous leak — and a supposedly harmless problem becomes serious damage. We use this image in our latest article on ComputerWeeklyto draw attention to an issue that is still underestimated in many organizations: security by design in identity management.

IAM as a central hub

Identity & Access Management (IAM) has long been more than just a technical tool. It is the central hub for all digital activities — from secure login to cloud applications to ensuring compliance and securing sensitive data. Anyone who overlooks weak points here or only tries to repair them retrospectively endangers IT security, but also the digital ability of the entire company to act.

Security by design as a key

For identities and access to be reliably protected, security must be considered right from the start. Security by Design means designing IAM solutions in such a way that zero trust principles, strong authentication, and single sign-on (SSO) are seamlessly intertwined. This is the only way to prevent leaks early on — before they develop into real “water damage.”

Read the article at ComputerWeekly