Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM) Features

Provides support for Multi-Factor authentication, so users are required to provide multiple factors to authenticate.

Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud products without multiple logins.

Enables users to bring-your-own-device to access company applications.

Stores credentials and passwords in a secure vault. Eliminates hard-coded passwords. Hides passwords from users.

Ensures that credentials are centrally stored (in a secure vault) and when changed, that systems remain connected.

Allows privileges based on roles, such as business unit or other factors.

Configure which events will trigger a notification to prevent privileged access abuse in real-time.

Offers live session recording and playback for compliance and auditing purposes.

Offers the option to hide passwords when sharing with users, such as contract workers

Allows for temporary privileges for a defined task or period of time, to reduce the risk of credential abuse.

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications

Manage usernames, account numbers, passwords, biometric data, public access keys, and other documentation

Manage and track all disruptions and incidents

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources

Request two or more credentials to prove user's identity before granting access to systems

Simplifies or automates user provisioning, deprovisioning, and other user role changes.

Offers password management tools to end users.

Offers single sign-on functionalities to end users, allowing them to authenticate once and be given access to all of their company accounts.

Enforces user-access policies based on individual, role type, group membership or other factors to prevent unauthorized access to company systems and data.

Authenticates users prior to granting access to company systems.

Offers multi-factor authentication methods to verify a user's identity.

Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user

Provides audit logs for compliance reasons.

Monitors, records, and logs both real-time and post-event activity.

Detects abnormal user behavior to mitigate risks.

Creates access requirements and standards and establishes user, roles, and access rights.

Allows administrators to approve or reject access changes to using defined workflows.

Automates provisioning and deprovisioning to reduce the amount of administrative manual work.

Reduces manual administrative work.

Manages identity information from on-premise and cloud applications.

Automatically allows access if users meet policy requirements.

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Maintain and control user sessions (including session tracking, timeouts and termination) in a web application or system

Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Control and manage access to company resources

Track status, assign actions, and control access to systems for devices within the organization

Creates a comprehnsive log of all activities when utilizing Privileged Access Management Software software.

Includes reporting functionality.

A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process

Provides an IAM solution for on-prem systems.

Provides an IAM solution for cloud-based systems.

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Provides reporting functionality.

Log and report all modifications to user roles and access rights.

Provide standardized reports for regulatory compliance and audits.

Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Active reporting of data and metrics

Grant access based on user attributes, location, device posture or risk.

Automate onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews throughout user lifecycles.

Enable users to reset passwords and update profiles without admin support.

Accounts held by members of an organization

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service

Identify unusual access patterns using machine learning models.

Dynamically adjust access policies based on risk and AI-generated insights.

Suggest appropriate user roles based on usage patterns and peer behavior.

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Integrates with Active Directory

At least a username and password is required to access the system

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Initiate collection and analysis of known risks

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.

Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Receive data and information in real time

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Alter the layout and content of reports

Analyze potential risks across the organization

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network

Define levels of authorization for access to specific applications

Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service

Store, process, and transmit cardholder data in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Automatically scan the network for devices and take pre-defined actions upon discovery

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components.

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats