Soffid Encrypt Data Cloud
An Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform for secure management of identities and access to cloud resources.
| Category | Identity & Access Management |
|---|---|
| Last Commit | 1 year ago |
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing information. |
| Target Audience | Organizations seeking to enhance their cloud security and identity management. |
When managing cloud security, one of the core challenges is ensuring the secure management of identities and access to cloud resources. Soffid addresses this challenge through its comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform.
Soffid's technical architecture is built around a converged IAM model that integrates Access Management (AM), Identity Governance (IGA), Identity Risk & Compliance (IRC), and Privileged Account Management (PAM) into a single platform. This approach allows for centralized management of digital identities, ensuring that only authorized users have access to cloud resources. The platform utilizes federation functionalities, compatible with SAML and OpenID, to integrate with popular cloud services without the need to share passwords with external providers.
Key operational considerations include the implementation of strong access control policies, such as multifactor authentication and attribute-based access control using XACML. Soffid's permissions scheme limits the scope of users, accounts, groups, or roles that can be consulted by other users, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. The platform also supports recertification processes and continuous monitoring for new access risks through intelligent analytics.
From a technical standpoint, Soffid's architecture emphasizes real-time monitoring and audit capabilities, with all actions stored in the Soffid database for compliance and security audits. The platform can be integrated with external systems or Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems for more complex analyses and alert configurations. However, the scalability of these features can be limited by the complexity of the cloud infrastructure and the number of users and resources being managed.
In terms of limitations, integrating Soffid with existing cloud infrastructure can be challenging due to the need for compatibility with various cloud services and applications. Additionally, ensuring continuous updates to address emerging threats and security patches is crucial to maintaining the security posture of the organization.