### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Articles [![What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI154_Learn_Article_Images-%5BIdentity_and_access_management%5D_V1a.png "What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security")](https://www.g2.com/articles/identity-and-access-management) [ ### What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security ](https://www.g2.com/articles/identity-and-access-management) A lot goes into ensuring employees have the right access to company resources to do their jobs. [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI769_Learn_Article_Images-%5BDigital_Identity%5D_V1a.png "Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared")](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) [ ### Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared ](https://www.g2.com/articles/centralized-vs-decentralized-iam) Managing user identities in an organization is a nightmare for IT teams. [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI601_Learn_Article_Images-%5Baccess_control_list%5D_V1a.png "What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples")](https://www.g2.com/articles/access-control-list) [ ### What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples ](https://www.g2.com/articles/access-control-list) Where there are no rules, there is chaos.  [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI726_Learn_Article_Images-%5BCSPM%5D_V1a.png "What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) [ ### What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cspm) Imagine your organization's cloud environment as a grand city with countless digital skyscrapers, data highways, and virtual neighborhoods. Just like in an actual city, ensuring the security of this bustling digital metropolis is paramount.  [ ![Tanuja Bahirat](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Tanuja Bahirat") TB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/tanuja-bahirat) by Tanuja Bahirat [![How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/man-sitting-down-and-using-his-laptop-374085.jpg "How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) [ ### How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) G2 is constantly following the evolving B2B tech industry, especially during this uncertain time. As part of a series of articles based on a recent survey we conducted, G2 analysts have highlighted some key issues and statistics about what small business employees are facing while working from home, along with possible tools and courses of action everyone can take away. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/person-using-black-and-gray-laptop-computer-beside-white-1923286.jpg "How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model")](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) [ ### How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model ](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) Where and how employees work has changed drastically in the last decade. Workers used to only be able to access corporate resources while working at the office. [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI209_Backlog_Images_%5BRemote_security%5D_V1a.png "How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) [ ### How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-strengthen-remote-workforce-security) The coronavirus health crisis has forced millions of workers (who are able) to transition to working from home. That poses numerous obstacles to workers meeting their deadlines and doing their jobs. Security management and enforcement have become some of the most important and critical transitional needs involved for both workers and their employers.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/aerial-shot-backlit-beautiful-2132180.jpg "The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) [ ### The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption ](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) Putting all your eggs in one basket doesn’t always work out well. We’ve all done it, and when done in a business context (e.g., Cloudflare’s July outage that briefly tanked numerous web-based businesses), the consequences can be far-reaching and dire. [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch [![What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/corporate-governance.jpg "What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/corporate-governance) [ ### What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/corporate-governance) Businesses have their own internal governance system – and I’m going to explain how it works. [ ![Lauren Pope](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren Pope") LP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/lauren-pope) by Lauren Pope Show More ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Glossary Terms [![Identity Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI833_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bidentity_management%5D_V1b.png "Identity Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) [Identity Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) Identity management helps prevent unauthorized access to company systems and data. Understand the benefits, challenges, and best practices. by Alyssa Towns [![Passwordless Authentication](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI834_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bpasswordless_authentication%5D_V1b.png "Passwordless Authentication")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/passwordless-authentication-definition) [Passwordless Authentication](https://www.g2.com/glossary/passwordless-authentication-definition) Passwordless authentication takes the hassle out of entering passwords. Learn the benefits, types, and how it differs from multi-factor authentication. by Alyssa Towns [![Cloud-Native Applications](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI811_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bcloud-native_applications%5D_V1a.png "Cloud-Native Applications")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) [Cloud-Native Applications](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cloud-native-applications-definition) Cloud-native applications are built to reside on cloud platforms to offer more agility. Learn about their benefits, security measures, and key features. by Sagar Joshi [![Private Cloud](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI706_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bprivate_cloud%5D_V1a.png "Private Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/private-cloud-definition) [Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/glossary/private-cloud-definition) A private cloud is a dedicated cloud computing environment used by a single organization. Learn about the four types, benefits, and best practices . by Kelly Fiorini [![Multi-Factor Authentication](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI603_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bmulti_factor_authentication%5D_V1b.png "Multi-Factor Authentication")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication-definition) [Multi-Factor Authentication](https://www.g2.com/glossary/multi-factor-authentication-definition) Multi-factor authentication uses two or more methods of identification to allow logins to an app or account. Learn more about using MFA in business. by Holly Landis [![Identity and Access Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI598_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bidentity_and_access_management%5D_V1b.png "Identity and Access Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-and-access-management-definition) [Identity and Access Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-and-access-management-definition) Identity and access management (IAM) helps businesses verify users and control access to apps, systems, and data to improve security and efficiency. by Holly Landis [![Data Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI017_Data_security_V1b.png "Data Security")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-security-definition) [Data Security](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-security-definition) Data security is the practice of protecting data from unauthorized parties. Learn more about data security strategies and best practices to prevent data breaches, and find helpful information on creating a data security policy. by Sagar Joshi [![User Role and Access Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/User%20role%20and%20access%20management.png "User Role and Access Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/user-role-and-access-management-definition) [User Role and Access Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/user-role-and-access-management-definition) What is user role and access management and why is it important as a software feature? by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US ## Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Descope [What are some good alternatives to WorkOS for customer authentication and SSO?](/discussions/descope-what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-workos-for-customer-authentication-and-sso) Teams often adopt WorkOS to add enterprise SSO quickly, but many later look for alternatives as identity needs expand beyond SSO and SCIM. Common reasons include limited flexibility for non-standard authentication flows, rising costs tied to per-connection pricing, lack of built-in orchestration, and the need to custom-build multi-tenant roles, permissions, and user journeys outside the platform. Over time, this can lead to fragmented identity architectures and growing operational overhead. Descope is often chosen by teams evolving beyond WorkOS because it delivers a complete CIAM platform rather than standalone SSO building blocks. Descope enables developers to design end-to-end authentication, MFA, SSO, and authorization workflows visually, reducing custom code and simplifying ongoing changes. Descope delivers native, tenant-aware identity with built-in roles, permissions, and delegated administration, along with passwordless authentication and adaptive MFA. With predictable pricing, responsive support, and broad SDK coverage, Descope helps teams scale customer authentication without the fragmentation, engineering overhead, or cost unpredictability that often emerge with WorkOS. Answered: Abhishek Iyer on January 27, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/descope-what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-workos-for-customer-authentication-and-sso/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Descope [What are some good alternatives to Keycloak for customer authentication?](/discussions/what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-keycloak-for-customer-authentication) Teams often turn to Keycloak for its open-source flexibility, but many later seek alternatives as operational and maintenance complexity grows. Common pain points include difficult production setup, performance and scaling limits with many realms or tenants, risky upgrades that can break custom themes or extensions, and reliance on community support for advanced or real-world scenarios. Over time, managing Keycloak can become a significant DevOps burden. Descope is frequently adopted by teams moving away from Keycloak because it delivers enterprise-grade customer authentication without the overhead of self-hosted infrastructure. Descope replaces complex configuration and scripting with a visual workflow editor, making it easy to design and update login, signup, MFA, and SSO flows. It provides native passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, and streamlined enterprise SSO and SCIM, with consistent experiences across web, mobile, and partner applications. With predictable pricing, responsive support, and developer-first SDKs, Descope enables teams to scale customer authentication without the operational risks and maintenance burden associated with Keycloak. Answered: Abhishek Iyer on January 26, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-keycloak-for-customer-authentication/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Descope [What are some good alternatives to Ory Kratos for customer authentication?](/discussions/what-are-some-good-alternatives-to-ory-kratos-for-customer-authentication) Teams often adopt Ory Kratos for its open-source flexibility, but many later look for alternatives as operational complexity increases. Common challenges include risky upgrades due to breaking changes, high ongoing maintenance to support SSO and custom schemas, limited native support for multi-tenancy and enterprise requirements, and the growing engineering cost of running and scaling identity infrastructure in production. Descope is well suited for teams replacing Ory Kratos because it removes the operational burden of running identity infrastructure while preserving developer flexibility. Descope allows teams to build and evolve authentication flows using visual workflows instead of custom configuration files and schema migrations, reducing upgrade risk and ongoing maintenance. It delivers native passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, and streamlined SSO with tenant-aware support out of the box. With predictable pricing, responsive enterprise-grade support, and broad SDK coverage, Descope enables teams to scale customer authentication without treating identity as a second product to maintain. 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