Identity Security Platform
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IGA + PAM
Platform type
Unified platform
2010
Founded
El Segundo, CA
200+
Connectors
Pre-built integrations
PAM native
Key differentiator
Unique in market
Overview
Architecture
Process flow
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JML lifecycle
Decision tools
Use cases
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Saviynt
Intelligent identity. Smarter security.
Unifies IGA, PAM, and Cloud Security on one platform. Risk intelligence native with scoring, anomaly detection, and automated remediation. Best for enterprises wanting one vendor for governance, privileged access, and cloud entitlements.
IGAPAMCIEMRisk intelligence
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Platform mission
Core philosophy
"Secure and govern every identity. Enable businesses to innovate with confidence."
One Identity. Unlimited Possibilities.
Capability strengths
Relative ratings
Governance
90%
PAM
85%
Cloud / CIEM
88%
Risk intelligence
88%
Authentication
35%
Saviynt — key benefits
Unified platform
IGA, PAM, and cloud security in one product — fewer vendors and integrations
Native risk intelligence
Continuous scoring, anomaly detection, and automated remediation
Cloud-ready CIEM
Govern AWS, Azure, and GCP entitlements natively without extra tools
Native PAM
Privileged access built-in — no CyberArk or BeyondTrust purchase needed
Compliance automation
Pre-built controls and reports for SOX, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
Operational efficiency
Automated JML workflows eliminate manual provisioning overhead
Saviynt — identity security platform architecture
Identity sources
HR Systems
Workday, SAP HR, Oracle HCM
Directories
AD, LDAP, Entra ID
Cloud identity
AWS IAM, Azure AD, Okta
Databases
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
Applications
Enterprise & custom apps
Saviynt Identity Security Platform
IGA
Full identity lifecycle, policy-driven governance
PAM
Privileged session mgmt, vaulting, JIT access
Cloud IEM
Multi-cloud entitlement discovery and governance
Access workflow
Intelligent approvals and fulfilment
Risk intelligence
Real-time scoring and anomaly detection
Compliance
Comprehensive audit trails and reporting
Risk intelligence layer — Access risk scoring · Behavior analytics · Anomaly detection · Automated remediation
Platform services — Policy engine · Workflow engine · Connectors · Reporting · APIs
Provisioning layer — Out-of-box connectors · REST APIs · Custom connectors · Agents
Approvers & managers — Business owners · Security teams · Managers · Helpdesk
Target systems
Applications
SAP, Salesforce, M365
Cloud platforms
AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM
Databases
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
Infrastructure
Linux, Windows, Unix
APIs & Services
REST, Microservices
What it does well
Unifies IGA + PAM + CIEM in one platform. Risk intelligence native. Best for cloud-heavy enterprises. No separate privileged access tool required.
Points to consider
Newer entrant vs SailPoint in deeply regulated markets. PAM + IGA combined scope increases implementation complexity. Plan for phased rollout.
Best suited for
Mid to large enterprises needing IGA + PAM from one vendor. Cloud-heavy organisations. Healthcare, financial services, manufacturing.
Saviynt — access request and provisioning flow
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HR trigger or access request
New joiner event fires from Workday or SAP HR, or a user submits a request via the self-service portal
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Risk intelligence check
Real-time risk score calculated. SoD conflicts detected. Anomaly patterns evaluated automatically against active policies.
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Approval workflow
Intelligent routing to manager, business owner, or security team based on risk level and policy rules.
4
Automated provisioning
Access granted and pushed to all target systems — Active Directory, SAP, Salesforce, cloud platforms simultaneously.
Access active — continuously monitored
Behavior analytics running. Periodic certifications scheduled. Automated remediation on policy violations.
Leaver and de-provisioning — applies across all platforms
HR termination event
Last working day from HRIS
Account disabled
Locked across all systems immediately
Entitlements revoked
All apps, groups, roles removed
Audit trail created
Full log: what, when, by whom
Capability
Saviynt
SailPoint
Okta
Platform type
IGA + PAM + Cloud Sec
IGA specialist
Authentication / SSO
Identity lifecycle (JML)
✓ Full automation
✓ Industry-leading
~ Basic only
Access certifications
✓ Built-in
✓ Best-in-class
✗ Not native
Role management
✓ With risk intelligence
✓ Best-in-class mining
~ Groups only
SoD controls
✓ Risk-based engine
✓ Dedicated module
✗ Not included
PAM
✓ Native PAM
~ Via 3rd party
✗ Not included
SSO / MFA
~ Via integrations
~ Via integrations
✓ Core capability
Passwordless auth
~ Via integrations
~ Via integrations
✓ Native
Risk intelligence
✓ Native layer
✓ Identity module
~ Auth risk only
Cloud / CIEM
✓ Native CIEM
~ Add-on module
✗ Not included
Compliance & audit
✓ Built-in reports
✓ Full audit trails
~ Basic logging
Deployment model
Cloud SaaS
Cloud + On-prem
Cloud SaaS only
Best org size
Mid to enterprise
Large enterprise
All sizes
✓ Native capability    ~ Partial or via integration    ✗ Not available
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Saviynt
Relative strengths
Governance
90%
PAM
85%
Cloud / CIEM
88%
Risk intelligence
88%
Authentication
35%
SP
SailPoint
Relative strengths
Governance
95%
Role mining
95%
SoD controls
92%
Risk intelligence
82%
Authentication
35%
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Okta
Relative strengths
Authentication / SSO
97%
MFA / Zero Trust
95%
Developer APIs
90%
Governance
35%
PAM
15%
Joiner · Mover · Leaver — complete identity lifecycle
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Joiner
New employee hired
✅
Day 1 provisioning
Accounts and access created
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Mover
Role or department change
⚙️
Access adjusted
Old removed, new granted
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Leaver
Resignation or termination
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All access revoked
Immediate and automated
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Saviynt JML
JML extends into PAM — privileged accounts revoked in the same workflow. Cloud identity cleanup across AWS IAM and Azure AD roles happens automatically. One flow covers IGA, PAM, and cloud entitlements together.
SP
SailPoint JML
The most mature JML engine in the industry. Triggered by Workday, SAP HR, or Oracle HCM events. Leaver process triggers immediate account disable and revocation across all 200+ connected systems simultaneously.
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Okta lifecycle
Excellent for SaaS app lifecycle — auto-provisions Salesforce, Slack, and Google Workspace on joining; deprovisions on leaving. Works best when paired with an IGA platform for complex ERP entitlements.
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Identity governance
PAM / privileged access
SSO and MFA
Cloud / CIEM
SoD controls
JML automation
Compliance reporting
All scenarios Saviynt wins SailPoint wins Okta wins Combined stack
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Bank with SOX compliance and SoD controls SailPoint or Saviynt
SailPoint has the deepest SoD engine for SAP and Oracle ERP — battle-tested across hundreds of banks. Saviynt adds native PAM if admin access governance is also required. Recommended stack: Okta (SSO/MFA) + SailPoint (IGA/SoD), or Saviynt alone for IGA + PAM consolidated.
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Healthcare with HIPAA and clinical PAM Saviynt
Saviynt's native PAM governs privileged access to EHR systems (Epic, Cerner) without a separate tool. HIPAA compliance reports built-in. Okta handles clinical workforce SSO to reduce login friction for care staff while maintaining full compliance.
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Cloud-heavy enterprise — AWS, Azure, and GCP Saviynt
Saviynt's native CIEM discovers and governs IAM roles, policies, and entitlements across all cloud platforms from a single pane of glass. SailPoint requires a separate Cloud Access Management add-on. Okta manages authentication to cloud consoles.
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Government or highly regulated environment SailPoint
SailPoint IdentityIQ (on-premises) is a preferred choice for government and defence organisations that cannot use cloud SaaS. Mature FedRAMP and compliance posture. Deepest access certification and SoD controls in the market.
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Fast-growing SaaS startup under 500 people Okta
Okta is purpose-built for SaaS-heavy organisations. Universal SSO, adaptive MFA, and lifecycle management for cloud apps get you to production in weeks. IGA platforms are overkill below 500 employees. Upgrade to SailPoint or Saviynt when SOX compliance is required.
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Combining Okta with SailPoint or Saviynt Most common enterprise stack
Okta handles authentication at the perimeter (SSO, MFA, session management). The IGA tool governs who should have what access (provisioning, certifications, SoD). They integrate via SCIM — provisioning events in SailPoint or Saviynt push changes to Okta automatically. These platforms complement, not compete.
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