Bridging the non-employee identity security gap

Overseeing access and safeguarding confidential information has never been more challenging. Identity security is crucial not only for employees, but arguably more so for non-employees (contractors, contingent workers, partners, and service accounts) who play a significant role in business operations. Managing their access to internal systems can be fraught with challenges, but ProofID offers integration and implementation services for the SailPoint Non-Employee Risk Management (NERM) solution.

As a SailPoint Delivery Admiral Partner well-versed in the NERM solution, we are assisting our customers in quickly deploying NERM into their identity security programs. In this article, we will delve into the importance of NERM and how ProofID is empowering organisations to strengthen their security posture while streamlining core IAM processes.

SailPoint’s NERM solution addresses a critical aspect of identity security that has often been overlooked—the management of non-employee identities. These non-employees, including contractors, vendors, and partners, have access to sensitive systems and data, making them potential targets for cyber threats.

According to a recent survey, the average cost of a third-party data breach is £3.36M. Managing non-employee access can be more challenging than managing employee access. NERM introduces a comprehensive approach to managing non-employee identities, ensuring that the right level of access is granted to the right individuals at the right time.

At ProofID, we understand the importance of seamless integration and delivering maximum value for a faster ROI. As organisations look to add NERM to their SailPoint Identity Cloud solution, ProofID can assist in defining non-employee resources and access requirements of contractors, vendors, and partners. We then help align and integrate NERM with core business processes, roles, and applications.

By aligning NERM with existing identity governance initiatives, ProofID can help customers to establish a unified framework that encompasses both employee and non-employee identities. This integration not only streamlines identity management processes but also strengthens security controls across the board.