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IAM platforms should make access grantable, reviewable, and revocable. Shortlist by directory strategy, application SSO coverage, and HR-driven lifecycle quality.
IAM platforms should make access grantable, reviewable, and revocable. Shortlist by directory strategy, application SSO coverage, and HR-driven lifecycle quality.
Order reflects common buying patterns, not a scored ranking. Confirm fit in a pilot.
Rank 1
Default gravity for many businesses. Conditional Access, PIM, and app registrations quality depend on licensing and engineering discipline.
Rank 2
Vendor-reported lifecycle and SSO breadth are common reasons to evaluate Okta. See the Okta review for procurement framing.
Rank 3
Can be sufficient when the app landscape is Google-centric. Validate third-party SSO needs and device trust model.
Rank 4
Heavier programs for multi-IdP realities. Usually overkill for first-time SSO in a 100-person company.
Rank 5
Identity governance tooling helps when basic SSO exists but access certifications and role design lag.
| Attribute | Entra ID | Okta | Google identity | IGA add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center of gravity | Microsoft estate | Independent IdP | Workspace estate | Governance layer |
| SSO practicality | Excellent for Microsoft apps | Strong multi-vendor catalogs (vendor-reported) | Strong Google apps; mixed elsewhere | Not primarily SSO |
| Lifecycle focus | HR provisioning patterns available | Lifecycle management emphasis (vendor-reported) | Depends on edition and setup | Certifications and roles |
| SecurityCheckli.st rating | Not assigned | Not assigned | Not assigned | Not assigned |
One primary workforce IdP; avoid accidental dual sources of truth.
Prefer stronger factors for admins and remote access.
SSO coverage planning needs a real app list.
HR signals must revoke access the same day.
Coordinate with PAM for standing admin rights.
SecurityCheckli.st rating: Not assigned.
IAM platforms should make access grantable, reviewable, and revocable. Shortlist by directory strategy, application SSO coverage, and HR-driven lifecycle quality.
Start with the operating model: who owns alerts, what integrations are mandatory, and which free or included controls already cover part of the job. Paid options only earn a seat when a leftover gap remains.
Use the linked reviews and the business security checklist to turn this shortlist into company-specific requirements.
Related reading: business security hub, methodology, business security tools.
Open the business security checklist and capture integrations, residency, and operating model limits.
Record must-haves in the checklist, then continue with the parent hub or methodology.
Workforce IAM platform shortlist covering directory modernization, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle automation. SecurityCheckli.st rating: Not assigned.
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