Smart access policies capability
Static rules create either friction or gaps. Smart access policies adapt decisions based on risk and context.
Why this matters: Adaptive policies protect sensitive actions while keeping trusted users moving.
The challenge: One‑size‑fits‑all controls slow everyone or let too much through.
Our solution
SecureAuth evaluates user, device, network, location, behavior, and application sensitivity. Policies choose the action: allow, step‑up, restrict, or deny. Test changes in lower environments before production.
Key benefits
✔ Less friction with step‑up only when needed
✔ Better protection with real‑time risk evaluation
✔ Consistent enforcement across all apps and environments
✔ Clear audit trail of decisions
Investment considerations
- Implementation approach: Define policy owners and change control with rollback; model rule precedence; use canary groups and staged rollouts; document exceptions and temporary access paths.
- Expected benefits: Right-time prompts with less friction; stronger protection for sensitive actions; clearer, auditable decisions for compliance and investigations.
- Scalability: Review events and tune thresholds regularly; centralize logging and metrics; validate large rule sets with regression tests; monitor policy performance across apps and regions.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Q: What signals can policies use?
A: User, device, network, location, behavior, app sensitivity, and time.
Q: How do rules interact?
A: Use clear precedence and test suites to avoid conflicts.
Q: Can we prompt only for sensitive actions?
A: Yes. Tie prompts to actions like payroll changes or data export.
Q: How do we handle exceptions?
A: Create short‑lived exceptions with enhanced monitoring and expiration.
Q: Is there a way to preview policy impact?
A: Use test mode or lower environments before production rollout.