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.

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.

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.

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

Includes reporting functionality.

Provides an IAM solution for on-prem systems.

Provides an IAM solution for cloud-based systems.

Tracks user activities across protected systems.

Provides reporting functionality.

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

Provide standardized reports for regulatory compliance and audits.

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.

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.