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IGA Is a Journey, not a Destination – Plan Accordingly

Success with IGA requires a shift in mindset from project to process, from quick fixes to strategic
alignment.

By Niels Fenger, Advisory Practice Director, Omada

Done properly, Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) brings huge benefits to an enterprise. IGA
enables IT and security teams to continuously monitor, manage and administer access rights to a
constantly evolving set of resources. It is a critical tool for any organization looking to reduce its risk, meet
compliance and enable its workforce, especially as digital identities proliferate.

However, many organizations still struggle with their IGA investments. When it comes to IGA
implementations, one of the biggest problems continues to be the way IGA is treated within the
organization. In other words, the source of failures and foibles often stems from approaching IGA as a
one-time event. The reality is that IGA is a journey, not a destination, if you want it to succeed.

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