Access Management (AM) – Ensuring Secure Access to Applications and Corporate Data
With modern Access Management, we ensure that only authorized individuals can access applications, data, and systems — regardless of their location or device.
Secure Access to Applications and Systems
Employees, partners, and other users need access to numerous applications and systems every day. At the same time, companies must ensure that only authorized individuals can access the resources they actually require.
Access Management provides the technical and organizational foundation for this. Authentication and authorization are centrally managed and adapted to the specific context of each access request.
22 %
of security breaches begin with compromised credentials.
99 %
of automated attacks on user accounts can be blocked through multi-factor authentication.
What Is Access Management?
Access Management (AM) governs the authentication and authorization of users when accessing applications and systems. The goal is to make access secure, convenient, and traceable. Modern Access Management solutions support, among other things:
- Single Sign-on (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Passwordless Authentication
- Adaptive Authentication
- Centralized Access Control
- Federation and Identity Providers
Challenges in Practice
Companies today manage a wide range of on-premises applications, cloud services, and mobile work environments. Without centralized Access Management, this often results in different authentication methods, multiple passwords, and a high administrative workload.
At the same time, phishing attacks and the misuse of stolen credentials are increasing. Companies therefore need not only to secure access, but also to improve the authentication experience for their employees.
From existing system landscapes to modern cloud applications, OEDIV SecuSys develops and integrates Access Management solutions that combine security with user-friendliness.
What We Can Do for You
- Implement Single Sign-on (SSO)
- Integrate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Implement passwordless authentication methods
- Federate identities (SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth)
- Secure cloud applications
- Integrate existing directory services
- Support hybrid IT environments
- Advise on Zero Trust architectures
Secure Authentication and Targeted Authorization
Modern Access Management goes beyond usernames and passwords. Depending on the level of protection required, multi-factor authentication, risk-based methods, or additional security mechanisms can be used.
Two Questions Need to Be Distinguished:
- Who are you?
Authentication establishes the identity of a user. - What are you allowed to do?
Authorization determines which applications and resources the user is permitted to access.
Your Benefits
Modern Access Management improves both security and user experience.
- Centralized login across multiple applications
- Reduced password management
- Increased security through MFA
- More convenient authentication for users
- Consistent access policies
- Improved traceability of access
- Integration of on-premises and cloud-based applications
- Support for regulatory requirements
Access Management with OEDIV SecuSys
OEDIV SecuSys supports companies in developing and implementing modern Access Management concepts. We take existing applications, identity structures, and security requirements into account. We work independently of vendors and help companies find a solution that meets both security requirements and the practical needs of users.Access Management can be combined with other IAM components such as IGA, SSO, or PAM. This creates not an isolated access system, but a coordinated IAM strategy.
Modern Access Management should strengthen security without unnecessarily complicating workflows. OEDIV SecuSys helps companies strike the right balance between protection, user-friendliness, and administrative effort.
Frequently Asked
Questions
about our services and solutions.
What is Access Management?
Access Management or IGA: What is the difference?
Access Management makes decisions at runtime: Is this person allowed to access this application now, from this device? Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) makes decisions in advance and on an ongoing basis: Which permissions should this person have based on their role, who approves them, and are they still justified? The two complement each other. IGA provides Access Management with accurate groups and roles, while Access Management enforces them at every login. We ensure that both systems always have the same information.
Which MFA methods are actually secure?
Not all Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods provide the same level of security. SMS codes and simple app-based approval prompts can be bypassed through phishing and repeated authentication requests. Security keys and FIDO2-compliant passkeys, smartcards, and certificate-based authentication are phishing-resistant: the private key never leaves the device and is bound to the target domain. For privileged access, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and auditors under NIS2 expect precisely these types of authentication methods. We recommend starting with administrators and executives, then rolling out the solution to the rest of the workforce in phases.
How does passwordless authentication work in an enterprise?
The password is replaced by a cryptographic credential: a certificate on a smartcard, a passkey on a smartphone, or a security key unlocked using a PIN or biometric authentication. This can secure Windows logins, VPN access, applications, and electronic signatures. Password resets are eliminated, and employees save 15 to 30 minutes per day on authentication processes. We implement passwordless authentication, including card issuance, replacement processes, and integration with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.