Identity & Access Management Integrations
Make identity the foundation of access control with Portnox IAM integrations.
IAM integration connects Portnox Cloud to identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Google Workspace so network access decisions are based on verified user identity and role, not shared passwords. With Portnox’s IAM integrations, you replace risk-prone passwords with certificate- and identity-based authentication, making it easier to manage access for an on-the-move workforce no matter where they connect from.
Flexible role-based access policies you can set & forget
Leverage your directory groups to create role-based access control policies to ensure that only the people have access to specific parts of the network, and prevent lateral movements across the network that could open the door to would-be threat actors.
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Identity & Access Management Integrations
FAQs
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
IAM is a framework of policies and technology that ensures the right users and devices get the appropriate level of access to systems, applications, and networks. Platforms like Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Okta centralize this authentication and authorization.
Why are IAM integrations important for network security?
IAM integrations let network security tools use centralized identity data to make access decisions. Integrating IAM with network access control lets organizations enforce identity-based policies, cut reliance on shared credentials, and limit network access to only authenticated, authorized users and devices.
How do IAM integrations support zero trust security?
IAM integrations are foundational to zero trust because they verify identity before granting access. Paired with Portnox Cloud’s NAC, that IAM data is continuously re-validated, so access is granted based on identity, role, and policy, not network location.
What's the difference between certificate-based authentication and password-based IAM integration?
Password-based IAM integration still authenticates users with credentials that can be phished or shared. Certificate-based integration, which Portnox Cloud supports alongside IAM platforms like Entra ID and Okta, issues a unique digital certificate per device instead, removing the password as an attack vector entirely.
How does Portnox Cloud use IAM data to enforce access policies?
Portnox Cloud integrates with IAM platforms like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Google Workspace to apply identity-driven access decisions the moment a device connects. Using attributes like user role, group membership, and authentication status, Portnox enforces dynamic policy across wired and wireless networks based on verified identity, not just network location.
Can Portnox Cloud enforce different access levels based on IAM roles and groups?
Yes. Portnox Cloud uses IAM roles and group membership to automatically assign access privileges by user, making least-privilege access easy to apply across employees, contractors, and guests. Policies apply consistently org-wide without manual network configuration.
What's the difference between IAM and single sign-on (SSO)?
IAM is the broader framework for managing identity, authentication, and authorization across an organization. SSO is one feature within IAM that lets a user log in once to access multiple applications. Portnox uses IAM data, including SSO status, to make network access decisions.
Does Portnox integrate with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, and Google Workspace?
Yes. Portnox Cloud has out-of-the-box IAM integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, and JumpCloud, so you can apply identity-based access policies using the directory you already run, without adding a separate identity system.
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