Medium-sized companies are increasingly confronted with growing IT security and compliance requirements. Regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and DORA, growing cyber threats and scarce IT resources call for targeted solutions that make identity and rights management efficient and secure. This is precisely where MIGA comes in – the Identity Governance & Administration solution for medium-sized businesses from Possehl Secure.
What makes MIGA special
A key advantage is the optimized integration of SailPoint IdentityIQ, one of the leading identity management solutions. While IdentityIQ was designed as a modular system for complex corporate structures, MIGA provides an optimized and standardized version that is specially tailored to medium-sized companies. It is provided via containers – an approach that enables both flexibility and scalability. Updates and extensions can thus be rolled out in a controlled and automated manner without jeopardizing ongoing operations. With MIGA, we are creating a standardized, easy-to-implement and yet highly flexible solution that is specially tailored to the needs of medium-sized companies.
Challenges in the medium-sized sector and where MIGA comes in
#Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
With the introduction of new guidelines such as NIS2, DORA and stricter data protection regulations, many companies are faced with the task of securing their IT infrastructures more strictly. There is an acute need for action, particularly in the area of identity governance and administration (IGA). Here, MIGA offers significant added value through automated processes for managing access rights and security certifications. Preconfigured workflows and standardized guidelines simplify adherence to compliance requirements.
How MIGA supports compliance with the DORA requirements
- Implementation of a role and rule-based access concept
- Access only according to the need-to-know or least privilege principle
- Automated provisioning and de-provisioning of user rights
- Time-limited and documented temporary access rights
- Regular recertification of all user rights
- All access rights are fully documented
- Clearly assigned roles and responsibilities (e.g. for approval processes)
- Documented guidelines for identity and access management
- Automatic synchronization with HR systems (e.g. for entry and exit)
- Use of tools for automatic risk analysis when assigning rights
- All processes relating to identities, access and their approvals are documented
- DORA-relevant reports (e.g. on critical users, admins, authorization violations)
#Skills shortage in the IT sector
The shortage of specialists in the IT sector poses major challenges for medium-sized companies. The complex implementation and maintenance of enterprise solutions such as SailPoint IdentityIQ requires specialized knowledge that is often not available internally. MIGA addresses this problem with a highly standardized solution that is provided as a managed service. This not only reduces the internal workload, but also the need to maintain specialized IT staff for operations.
#Complexity of the IT landscape and integration
Many medium-sized companies struggle with historically grown IT structures that are difficult to integrate. MIGA offers a modular architecture that enables step-by-step integration into existing systems. The use of containers enables flexible deployment that fits perfectly into the existing infrastructure. For example, standardized interfaces are available for common applications such as Active Directory, ERP systems and cloud services.
The extensions and plugins that Possehl Secure has developed over the years play a central role. These not only enable simplified integration, but also significantly optimize the range of functions. They ensure workflows adapted to medium-sized companies, for example for assigning rights and automated recertifications, or improve the handling of manually integrated applications.
The requested MIGA environments – e.g. test, reference and production – are provided in the basic installation. This ensures that adjustments and updates are first validated in controlled environments before they go live. Thanks to Possehl Secure's standardized processes and years of experience in the field of Identity & Access Management, MIGA is ready for use within a short period of time.
#Lack of a digitalization strategy
Medium-sized companies often lack clear digitalization strategies, which can lead to inefficient processes and security gaps. Under pressure to act, companies are increasingly resorting to self-developed processes or selective partial solutions to meet regulatory and security-related requirements – often due to a lack of time or financial resources for established enterprise products. Even IAM/IGA solutions positioned on the market as suitable for medium-sized companies often only cover partial aspects and are not designed holistically.
MIGA provides a structured framework for identity governance and supports companies in the development of role and authorization concepts. The standardized processes are based on best practices and ensure efficient management of IT security guidelines. MIGA is thus designed to address the central challenges of medium-sized companies in the area of identity governance in a structured and efficient manner.
#Cost and investment pressure
High investment costs and economic uncertainties often lead to reluctance to invest in IT. This is also where MIGA comes in: pre-configured modules and rapid implementation enable a significant reduction in initial costs, while simple and efficient operation keeps the long-term total cost of ownership as low as possible. Operation as a managed service also ensures greater cost transparency and predictability. Possehl Secure not only handles the initial setup of the solution, but also the ongoing operation, including basic managed services such as incident management and release management.
Conclusion
MIGA from Possehl Secure provides the right solution for the central challenges facing medium-sized companies today in the area of identity governance. With a standardized, easy-to-integrate and yet highly flexible solution, MIGA not only enables the secure and efficient operation of IT structures, but also sets the course for future regulatory requirements. This enables medium-sized companies to master complex identity governance requirements with confidence and to sustainably assert themselves in the face of cyber risks and regulatory change.