Transforming IAM Systems with Azure AD B2B

The Customer

An international metallurgical engineering organization.

The Project

Transforming IAM Systems with Azure AD B2B

Overview

The Customer approached Improving with a challenge: to modernize their identity and access management (IAM) system using Azure AD B2B. Improving provided architectural direction and support for the initial IAM activities, but the Customer needed assistance to accelerate the implementation and complete the rollout of IAM across their services and clients.

The Challenge

The Customer faced several challenges with their existing IAM mechanisms. They relied on IP authentication, which lacked the necessary security measures for their subscribers. Additionally, the organization struggled to prioritize the project due to competing initiatives. As a non-profit organization, cost was a significant factor for the Customer, and they needed a solution that provided enhanced security without incurring heavy expenses.

The Solution

Improving proposed leveraging Azure AD B2B, as the Customer was already heavily using Azure in their organization. This approach allowed the Customer to utilize their existing resources and avoid additional costs associated with purchasing a separate authentication engine. By implementing Azure AD B2B, the Customer could enhance security and provide a more robust IAM solution to their subscribers.

The Technologies & Methodologies

• Azure AD B2B: Leveraging Azure AD B2B, the Customer was able to implement a secure IAM system without additional costs.

• Microsoft Azure: The Customer's existing use of Azure made the integration of Azure AD B2B seamless and efficient.

The Business Benefits

• Enhanced Security: The implementation of Azure AD B2B provided the Customer with a more secure IAM system, eliminating the reliance on IP authentication and ensuring proper authentication and authorization for subscribers.

• Cost Savings: Leveraging Azure AD B2B, which the Customer already owned, allowed them to achieve their security goals without incurring significant expenses. As a non-profit organization, cost-effectiveness was crucial.

• Streamlined Onboarding: The Customer now has an automated process for onboarding new clients, providing web pages and a web solution for registration and access management. This streamlined approach saves time and improves the user experience.

• Delegated Administration: With the implementation of Azure AD B2B, the Customer can efficiently manage access for member organizations, including delegated administration and consortium management. This feature allows for seamless collaboration and cost-sharing among member organizations.

Lessons Learned

Throughout the project, Improving learned the importance of being flexible and creative when working with clients who face challenges in keeping up with the project's pace. By finding ways to take on additional responsibilities and providing pinpoint-focused solutions, Improving ensured the project's progress while considering the Customer's non-profit status and budget constraints.

Why Improving?

With Improving's assistance, the Customer successfully modernized their IAM system using Azure AD B2B. This solution provided enhanced security, cost savings, streamlined onboarding, and delegated administration capabilities. By leveraging their existing resources and collaborating closely with Improving, the Customer achieved their goal of a more robust and secure IAM system for their subscribers.