Categories: Workforce Identity & Access Management (IAM)

What is an IAM ?

Identity and Access Management (or IAM) solutions – also known as Identity Management (IdM) solutions – form a critical component of an enterprise’s IT security. And when used with cloud-based applications, they form part of a powerful cloud security set up too.

In simple terms, an IAM helps to control which users can access what data, as well as from where and when this access is permitted.

So how does an IAM work?

In any Identity and Access Management solution, one of the core concepts at play is that of an Identity Provider (IdP). The IdP brings all of the enterprise’s cloud-based application on to a common platform from where identity information can be managed and authentication services provided through the use of a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).

Through this process, it becomes possible to establish a single point of control across all of an organization’s cloud applications, and to provide a single point of access to all users, in the form of a Single Sign-on (SSO) – one of the fundamental functionalities of an IAM.

What features do IAMs offer?

Most IAMs offer some or all of the following features:

Single Sign-on

Enables administrators to provide each user with a single login to access any or all of the local and cloud applications used by the organization.

Multi-factor Authentication

Provides a powerful additional layer of access protection through a TOTP or other methods.

Password Policy Enforcement

Enables enforcement of a custom password policy across the organization, to comply with statutory (or the company’s own) security standards.

Is Akku an Identity and Access Management solution?

Akku is indeed an IAM solution, but it’s also so much more. It brings to the table all the security and access restrictions that a standard Identity and Access Management solution has to offer, along with several additional features to boost security and productivity across your cloud environment:

1) IP- and Device-based Restriction
2) Personal Email Blocking
3) YouTube Filtering
4) Website Filtering

Do visit the main website for more information on Akku’s powerful value proposition, and to see how Akku can help you control your cloud.

Madhav Sattanathan

Madhav Sattanathan is the Founder and CEO of Akku. A technologist at heart with a strong foundation in finance, he identified the growing need for enterprises to retain control over rapidly expanding cloud environments. This vision led to the creation of Akku, which today stands as a robust IAM platform enabling organizations to secure access, ensure compliance, and drive digital transformation. At CloudNow, where Madhav is Founder and CEO as well, he has built a company recognized for solving real-world business challenges with innovative cloud solutions. His entrepreneurial journey also spans leadership in real estate ventures and operational roles in technology and financial services across the U.S. and India. His career path - from finance and operations in American mortgage firms to spearheading cutting-edge cloud technology in India - reflects his versatility, foresight, and passion for building businesses that deliver tangible results.