WorkOS Features
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM) (3)
AI‑Driven Access Anomaly Detection
Identify unusual access patterns using machine learning models.
Automated Policy Tuning
Dynamically adjust access policies based on risk and AI-generated insights.
Predictive Role Recommendations
Suggest appropriate user roles based on usage patterns and peer behavior.
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM) (5)
Identity Lifecycle Management
Automate onboarding, offboarding, and access reviews throughout user lifecycles.
Self‑Service Account Management
Enable users to reset passwords and update profiles without admin support.
Member Accounts
Accounts held by members of an organization
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Multiple User Accounts
Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service
Type (1)
Cloud-solution
Provides an IAM solution for cloud-based systems.
User on/off Boarding (7)
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Password Management
Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Administration (2)
APIs
Provides appropriate application interfaces to enable custom integrations for unique business requirements
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Functionality (10)
User provisioning
Simplifies or automates user provisioning, deprovisioning, and other user role changes.
Single Sign-on
Offers single sign-on functionalities to end users, allowing them to authenticate once and be given access to all of their company accounts.
Authentication
Authenticates users prior to granting access to company systems.
Multi-factor authentication
Offers multi-factor authentication methods to verify a user's identity.
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
Authentication
Verifies user identity with authentication, which may include multiple multi-factor authentication methods.
Scalability
Scales to support growing a customer base.
Social login
Offers users the option to sign in with social media accounts.
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
AI Authentication Risk Management - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (5)
Adaptive MFA
Possesses AI-driven triggers to determine when to require MFA or stronger authentication rather than always requiring it.
Anomaly Detection
Builds profiles of known devices/environments per user and flags deviations such as new devices, new networks, and/or suspicious locations as higher risk.
Fraudulent Login Detection
Spot fraudulent behavior, such as account takeover attempts, credential stuffing, bots, and brute force attacks through the use of AI.
Adaptive Authentication Policies
Uses machine learning to analyze past authentication events and suggest optimizations to security policies (e.g. thresholds, triggers) or to adjust rules over time.
Risk-Based Authentication
Leverages AI to assign a risk score to a login attempt based on context, device, IP, historical patterns to dynamically decide whether to prompt for MFA, additional challenges, or allow seamless login.
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM) (1)
Adaptive & Contextual Access Control
Grant access based on user attributes, location, device posture or risk.
Additional Functionality (96)
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Access Certification
Verify user access rights within systems to confirm each user has appropriate and authorized access to resources
Behavioral Analytics
Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Multiple Authentication Methods
Authenticate user identities through different methods such as ID cards, PINs, passwords, RFID, and biometrics
User Provisioning
Create, modify, disable, or delete user accounts and their profiles across IT infrastructures
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Automatic User/Device Recognition
The system can automatically recognize a user and/or device
Unified Directory
Store, modify, and track user accounts and access in a centralized directory
Self-Service Access Request
Enable end users to request access or request changes to their account privileges
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
User Defined Attributes
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Automated Scheduling
Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Biometrics
Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.
Security Auditing
Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Multiple User Accounts
Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Access Management
Control and manage access to company resources
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Biometrics
Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Password Management
Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Employee Onboarding
Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Credential Management
Manage usernames, account numbers, passwords, biometric data, public access keys, and other documentation
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
User Defined Attributes
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Automated Scheduling
Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Biometrics
Identify or authenticate a person's identity through biological data such as fingerprints or facial patterns.
Security Auditing
Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
Reporting (5)
Access & Permission Change Reporting
Log and report all modifications to user roles and access rights.
Compliance & Audit Trail Export
Provide standardized reports for regulatory compliance and audits.
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
AI Context-Aware Security Controls - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (2)
Account Recovery Assistants
Generates dynamic prompts to guide users through account recovery workflows.
Constraint Enforcement
Implements artificial intelligence to filter, rewrite, or block prompts that attempt to access unauthorized data, escalate privileges improperly, exploit system weaknesses, or otherwise re-provision customer access permissions.
Authentication Options (5)
Authentication User experience
Process of providing credentials and logging into multiple systems is easy and intuitive for users
Supports Required Authentication Methods/Protocols
Support SSO via Web agents, proxy agents, agent-less, SAML or oAuth and WS-Federation authentication and authorization Web services depending upon the application and business use case
Federation/SAML support (sp)
Can serve as the Service provider from an external service so that when the user logs in externally they have seamless SSO to internal applications from a service provider.
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user
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Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
AI Biometric & Behavioral Analysis - Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (2)
Behavioral Biometric Analysis
Monitors behavioral signals including typing patterns, mouse movement, and/or touch/swipe dynamics to verify user identity either at login or continuously after login.
Liveness Detection
Uses computer vision, facial recognition, or other biometrics during onboarding or at risk events, with AI-based liveness checks to prevent spoofing or replay attacks.
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