Today’s rapidly-changing, borderless business world and the mobile/cloud momentum are breaking down the traditional perimeter, forcing us to look at security differently. Maybe your firm is implementing new access policies and controls for mobile users, or you’re moving applications into the cloud. Or perhaps you’re opening up your enterprise to external users to exploit new business models. As cloud, mobile and other IT consumerization trends take hold, organizations must look beyond traditional Identity and Access Management (IAM) approaches and implement security solutions designed for current and emerging trends.
As massive security breaches continue to make headlines, it’s clear that your organization’s security is only as strong as its weakest link – people. In order to protect the new extended enterprise, you need an IAM solution that centralizes policies and controls over people’s access while also providing visibility to “who has access to what” across all resources — both in the cloud and on-premises. A flexible, intelligent IAM solution becomes the key line of defense for the multi-perimeter organization and a powerful force for business improvement on several levels. With the right technology in place, you can move your organization toward sustainable compliance, reduced risk, improved service levels and lower operational costs.
IBM recognizes that the days of “old-style” IAM – with its focus on internal user provisioning and single sign-on to applications inside the firewall – are gone for good. IAM solutions now must manage resources in the datacenter and in the cloud, while delivering identity services to almost any device (such as desktops, tablets and smartphones) and keeping an eye on compliance requirements.
So this year’s Pulse Protect will introduce “the new face of IAM”, IBM Security IAM solutions redesigned to help deliver access services safely, efficiently and cost-effectively to internal and external users within security and compliance guidelines. Our new Threat-Aware IAM solutions deliver intelligent identity and access assurance and assist clients to prevent insider threats and identity fraud, safeguard cloud, mobile and social interactions, and simplify identity silos and cloud integrations. The solutions provide a key line of defense of the enterprise’s multiple perimeters.
Learn from great sessions
As always, the best spokespeople are our clients, who’ll explain in their own words how IBM IAM solutions help them address not only their security but their business challenges. These organizations will discuss how their IAM infrastructure has opened new doors of opportunity by strengthening security and supporting their business goals.
For example, join Session #IAM-1826 Extending Online Access for Today’s Business Needs to learn how WestJet, Canada’s most preferred airline, revamped their customer notification processes with IBM solutions. WestJet wanted to extend its thoughtful customer service, especially when flights must be cancelled or delayed, by sending personalized, rules-generated messages to customers via email or text. WestJet teamed with IBM to reinvent its travel notification processes and, as a result, dramatically improved customer satisfaction and business success.
Other clients, such as Whirlpool, Republic Services, and Getnet, will also share their stories on how IBM IAM solutions not only strengthened their security posture but supported new business initiatives. And our IBM experts and partners will discuss how you can benefit from our latest IAM solutions, including our ready-to-go access management appliances, redesigned Security Identity Manager UI, and our new Directory Services offerings.
Hands-on advice on IAM system optimization and integration, inspiring customer success stories, and insights from security pundits – you’ll find it all at the 2014 Pulse Protect event. Don’t miss it!
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