Identity & Access Management
Give every employee, partner, customer and system exactly the access they need, verify it every time and remove it the day it is no longer needed.
Is this for you?
You might need this if…
Leavers and people who change roles keep their access for weeks, and nobody can say for sure who has access to what.
Admin accounts are shared or permanently active, so one stolen password could reach your most critical systems.
Users juggle many passwords and approve MFA prompts without really thinking about them.
You’re consolidating identity platforms after a merger, a cloud move or a Microsoft 365 rollout.
What we deliver
What it covers
Identity and access management
We design and implement your identity platform, including directory, single sign-on and lifecycle, on solutions such as Microsoft Entra ID or Okta. Joiners, movers and leavers are handled automatically from your HR system, so access follows the person.
Privileged access management
We put administrator and service accounts under control with just-in-time elevation, vaulted credentials and session recording. Attackers lose their easiest route to critical systems, and you can show auditors who did what.
Zero-trust architecture
We design an architecture where every access request is checked against identity, device health and context instead of trusting the network. We implement it step by step, starting with the users and applications that carry most risk.
Multi-factor and passwordless authentication
We roll out phishing-resistant sign-in such as FIDO2 security keys, passkeys and Windows Hello for Business. Users log in faster, and stolen passwords become far less useful to attackers.
Identity governance and administration
We introduce role models, access requests with approval and regular access reviews that business owners can actually complete. Segregation-of-duties rules and audit trails make compliance easy to demonstrate.
Customer identity (CIAM)
We build secure, user-friendly registration and login for customers and partners, including social login and Swedish e-identification such as BankID. Strong security and a smooth experience support both conversion and trust.
Our approach
How we work
01
Discover
We inventory identities, accounts, applications and privileges, and find orphaned, dormant and over-privileged accounts.
02
Design
A target identity architecture and access model, covering authentication, roles, privileged access and lifecycle, aligned with zero-trust principles.
03
Implement
Rollout in stages, starting with the highest-risk users and systems, with communication and support so users are not left behind.
04
Govern
Access reviews, reporting and continuous tuning keep access right as people, systems and the organisation change.
Best practices
What we bring to every engagement
Identity is the new perimeter
With cloud services and remote work, identity is where many attacks start, so it is where control pays off most.
Phishing-resistant by default
Push-based MFA can be tricked through prompt fatigue, while FIDO2 keys and passkeys resist phishing by design.
No standing admin rights
Administrators get elevated access just in time, for a limited period and with a recorded reason.
Let HR drive the lifecycle
Using the HR system as the source of truth means access is granted, changed and removed automatically and on time.
Don’t forget machine identities
Service accounts, API keys and workload identities need the same ownership, rotation and review as people.
Reviews people can complete
Short, risk-focused access reviews get real decisions, unlike thousand-line spreadsheets that are approved unread.
Outcomes
What you get
- A complete view of identities, accounts and access rights
- Automated joiner, mover and leaver processes
- Phishing-resistant MFA or passwordless sign-in
- Privileged accounts under control with just-in-time access
- Regular access reviews with audit-ready evidence
- A zero-trust roadmap with clear next steps
AI-powered
Unleash the power of AI
We offer the possibility of using AI throughout this work: ready-to-use AI tools, or a customised version built for your organisation that can run inside your own infrastructure. In identity and access management, AI analyses existing access rights to suggest role models, flags unusual permissions and risky sign-ins, and helps reviewers by highlighting the access that actually needs a decision.
Starter offer
Identity Security Review
A fixed-scope, three-week review of your identity platform, privileged accounts and authentication that shows where access risk is highest and how to reduce it.
Days 1–3
Scope
Kick-off, collection of identity configuration, account data and access policies, and interviews with IT and key system owners.
Days 4–8
Analyse
Review of authentication, conditional access, privileged accounts, lifecycle processes and dormant or orphaned accounts.
Days 9–12
Prioritise
Findings ranked by risk, with quick wins and a target state worked through with your team.
Days 13–15
Report
Recommendations and roadmap presented to IT and management, with clear next steps.
You receive
- An assessment of your identity platform and authentication setup
- A list of high-risk accounts, permissions and configuration gaps
- Quick wins you can implement straight away
- A prioritised identity and zero-trust roadmap
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We already use Microsoft Entra ID. Do we need another product?
Often not. Many organisations use only part of what their existing licences include, so we start by getting the most from the platform you already have. We recommend additional tools only where there is a clear gap.
How long does an IAM programme take?
MFA and single sign-on for core applications can usually be in place within weeks. Full lifecycle automation, privileged access management and identity governance typically take several months and are best delivered in stages.
Will stronger authentication annoy our users?
Done well, it does the opposite. Passwordless sign-in and risk-based policies mean fewer prompts and faster logins for most users, with extra checks only when something looks unusual.
Who do we deal with during the project?
You have a single point of contact at Altechy who coordinates identity specialists from our partner network with your IT team and existing suppliers. We work with the identity platforms you already have and stay accountable for the result.
Related services
Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance Cloud, Network & Data Security Security Operations (SOC & MDR) Microsoft 365 & Collaboration End-user Computing Digital Experience
Let’s take control of access
Book a free 60-minute idea session. We explore your challenges and opportunities with you, and suggest where to start — with no obligation.