Identity is the new security perimeter. IAM platforms that manage who can access what — and verify continuously — are the foundation of zero trust architecture.
Top IAM Platforms
- Okta: market leader, $2/user/month SSO, $6 for MFA
- Microsoft Entra ID: best for M365 shops, included in E3+
- JumpCloud: best for Mac-heavy environments, $7/user
- Auth0 (Okta): best for developer-built apps
IAM should be your first security investment. 80% of breaches involve compromised credentials. Modern IAM with SSO, MFA, and conditional access eliminates the most common attack vector.
