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Identity Security Modernize and secure your entire identity lifecycle. Speak to an Identity Security Expert Image Overview Benefits Identity Partners Optiv Expertise Identity Resources Contact Us Get faster time to value and an improved security posture Modernize and secure your entire identity lifecycle — across human and machine identities — by combining advisory‑led strategy, best‑in‑class technologies and scalable managed services. Optiv helps clients design, deploy and operate modern, scalable identity security programs that reduce risk, improve efficiency and enable Zero Trust across the full identity lifecycle. Our approach goes beyond technology implementation and aligns identity to real business outcomes, helping organizations improve security posture, meet regulatory requirements and accelerate digital transformation. Unified Identity Visibility Centralize identities across cloud, on‑prem and SaaS environments to reduce complexity, improve risk awareness and strengthen your overall security posture. Automated Identity Lifecycle Eliminate manual, inconsistent IAM processes by automating provisioning, access changes and deprovisioning — accelerating modernization while reducing operational burden. Governance & Compliance Improve identity data quality and enforce governance controls that support accurate access decisions, Zero Trust initiatives and regulatory compliance. “The collaborative spirit of the Optiv team and our team was a highlight. It was a major success, allowing us to migrate the privilege accounts to cloud with confidence and control. Overall, the project was incredibly rewarding, blending challenging technical hurdles with rewarding team successes.” Previous Next "Optiv felt like a partner. When we had last minute decisions or changes, Optiv was happy to support us and walk through the possible scenarios." Previous Next "Our consultant has been incredibly patient working with us on the requirements and is a wealth of knowledge about this product." Previous Next "Our Optiv consultant is very knowledgeable, knows the best practices and provides proper guidance on how to configure the environment. They go above and beyond figuring out the root cause of the issue and ensuring the deadlines are met based on our pre-planned milestones." Previous Next "This has been the best engagement we've had for an assessment or audit. Optiv brought very detail-oriented work and analysis." Previous Next Previous Next Solve Your Biggest Identity Security Challenges The identity landscape is shifting fast. You’re managing more human and non-human identities than ever. Passwordless models and decentralized access are reshaping how users authenticate. And now agentic AI systems can act on behalf of humans, increasing both speed and risk. Your identity program can’t simply exist. It must be automated, governed and continuously operated. Our experts know that every organization is unique, so wherever the pressure is the strongest – that’s where we beginto build the solution. Where do you see your organization searching for relief? Credential Misuse and Over‑Privileged Access?Stolen, shared or over-privileged credentials increase the likelihood of unauthorized access and insider misuse. Optiv helps reduce credential risk by enforcing least privilege, strengthening access governance and modernizing authentication across workforce and privileged identities. Concerned About Breach Impact and Lateral Movement?When identities are poorly governed, breaches spread faster and are harder to contain. Excessive access expands blast radius and delays response. Optiv limits breach impact by implementing strong identity controls, privileged access protections and just‑in‑time access models that reduce lateral movement. Non-Human Identities Growing Unchecked?Service accounts, APIs, bots and machine identities often lack ownership, rotation and visibility, becoming high‑risk attack paths. Optiv secures non‑human identities by inventorying, governing and protecting machine access across cloud, DevOps and infrastructure environments. Identity Sprawl Creating Risk and Complexity?Mergers, cloud adoption and SaaS growth create fragmented identity ecosystems with inconsistent data and policies. Optiv reduces identity sprawl by centralizing identity visibility, improving data quality and standardizing governance across on‑prem, cloud and SaaS platforms. Struggling to Operate Identity at Scale?Identity environments demand constant attention, specialized expertise and 24/7 operations, stretching already‑lean teams. Optiv operates identity programs for you, combining advisory, engineering and managed services to sustain security, compliance and modernization over time. Experience Faster Identity Maturity With action-oriented strategies, tactical recommendations and leave-behind toolkits. Download the Identity Blueprint Service Brief Image Build and Run a Modern Identity Program with Optiv Security Wherever you are in your identity journey, Optiv delivers the strategy, technology and operations expertise to strengthen your program end-to-end. Our services work together to help you mature your identity capabilities, step-by-step or all at once. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Services Modernize lifecycle management, access certifications and policy enforcement to reduce risk and improve audit readiness. Explore IGA Privileged Access Management (PAM) Services Reduce lateral movement and breach impact by enforcing least privilege and just-in-time access. Explore PAM Identity Advisory Services Establish a clear identity strategy and roadmap aligned to business outcomes, supported by executive buy-in and measurable ROI. Explore Identity Advisory Digital Access Management Services Enable secure access through SSO, MFA and adaptive authentication while improving user experience across workforce, partner and customer identities. Explore Digital Access Organizational Change Management Get the most out of your identity program by ensuring stakeholder alignment, accelerated adoption and optimized benefits realization. Explore OCM Managed Services and Advanced Fusion Center Let your internal security team can focus on other priority projects while we protect your business from internal and external threats. Explore MSS Technology-Agnostic Identity Security, Backed by Leading Partners Optiv partners with leading identity providers so we can recommend, implement and operate the technology that best fits your environment. Browse Our Partner Directory Optiv Identity Security Experts, Ready for Your Challenges Our identity practitioners are passionate about producing measurable business outcomes for our clients. We specialize in all organization sizes, industry verticals and identity maturity levels. In addition to industry certifications, our team maintains the highest vendor certifications for deployment engineers and architects. 0 Average years of identity industry experience 0% Vendor-certified team of solution architects and engineers 0+ Identity Projects 0M+ Hours in identity experience (and counting) More to Explore with Identity Security Image Cybersecurity Field Guide #7 Why Identity Access Management Is a Top Cybersecurity Priority Download Field Guide Image Blog Unlocking Identity: How to Scale IAM for Modern Complexity Learn More Image E-book The Continuing Evolution of Privileged Access Management Learn More Ready to Advance Your Identity Program? Optiv’s identity security advisory experts help you understand your current maturity, identify gaps and prioritize the investments that will deliver the strongest security and business outcomes. Reach out to an identity security expert today.