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IAM and IGA, Explained Simply.

A simple guide to understanding how IAM secures access, how IGA governs identity, and why modern organizations need both.

Think of IAM and IGA Like Access to a Building

Your identity is your badge. It tells us who you are.

Access is the set of doors your badge can open.

IAM makes sure your badge works.

IGA makes sure you use the right doors - now and always.

It Starts with a Digital Identity

Every person or system in your organization has attributes that define who they are.

Name

Role

Department

Manager

Affiliation

Status

What Is IAM?

IAM (Identity Access Management) ensures the right people can securely access the right resources.

Provisioning

Automatically grant access when needed.

Password Management

Manage passwords securely.

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Authentication

Verify who users are before granting access.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

One login for all your applications.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Adds an extra layer of security.

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What Is IGA?

IGA (Identity Governance and Administration) ensures access is appropriate, up to date, and compliant based on their digital identity attributes.

Provisioning

Automatically grant access when needed.

Role Changes

Update access as roles change.

Access Requests

Users request access they need to perform their job.

Approvals

Managers and/or System Owners review and approve access requests.

Access Reviews

Regularly review user access for accuracy to ensure all users have the correct access.

Deprovisioning

Remove access when no longer needed.

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IAM vs. IGA

IAM and IGA work together to protect access across the identity lifecycle. IAM focuses on authentication and secure access, while IGA governs how access is requested, approved, reviewed, changed, and removed.

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IAM: Focused on Secure Access

  • Verifies identities
  • Provides authentication and SSO
  • Enables MFA and password policies
  • Manages access to applications and systems
  • Ensures secure login experience

IGA: Focused on Governance

  • Manages the entire access lifecycle
  • Automates provisioning and role changes
  • Handles requests, approvals, and reviews
  • Ensures compliance and least privilege
  • Removes access when no longer needed
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How IAM and IGA Work Together

Together, IAM and IGA support and secure the full identity lifecycle.

Join

New identity is created.

Access

Access is granted securely.

Change

Roles or access are updated.

Request

Access is requested.

Review

Access is reviewed and approved.

Leave

Access is removed cleanly.

What Problems Do IAM and IGA Solve?

Faster Onboarding

Get people productive on day one.

Reduced Manual Work

Automate tasks and save time.

Reduce Risk

Ensure least privledge and reduce security gaps.

Better User Experience

Easy, secure access when users need it.

Audit Readiness

Stay compliant wih strong controls.

Cleaner Offboarding

Remove access completely and consistently.

Who Needs an Identity?

From employees to AI agents, every identity needs secure lifecycle management.

Employees

Contractors

Vendors

Students

Clinicians

Partners

Service Accounts

Non-Human Identities

AI Agents

Customers

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How Fischer Identity Brings It Together

Unified IAM + IGA

One platform for secure access and governance from end-to-end.

Code-Free Configuration

Configure and adapt workflows without writing code.

Complex Identity Relationships

Manage roles, hierarchies, and entitlements with ease and through automation.

Cloud / On-Prem / Hybrid Support

Govern access to all your applications, no matter where they are.

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Ready to Get Started?

We’ll tailor your demo to meet your specific needs, showcasing how the Fischer Identity solution:

  • Provides full life cycle management and a complete compliance framework.
  • Utilizes configuration-based setups with pre-built workflows and integrations.
  • Reduces help desk calls by utilizing an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  • Handles complex IAM requirements without custom coding.

"We’ve been able to achieve our security and IAM-related goals and SLAs, plus accelerate the introduction of new services to our constituents due to the operational efficiencies afforded by Fischer.”

Jon Allen
CIO & CISO at Baylor University