IAM Compliance Frameworks

Navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence. Understand how IAM controls map to major compliance standards.

Major Compliance Frameworks

Each framework has specific IAM requirements. Our assessments help you identify gaps and build compliant IAM programs.

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SOC 2 Type II

Service Organization Control

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Unique user identification and authentication
  • Strong password policies and MFA enforcement
  • Regular access reviews and certification
  • Privileged access management controls
  • User provisioning and de-provisioning procedures
  • Access logging and monitoring
  • Segregation of duties controls
Critical IAM Controls
CC6.1 - Logical Access CC6.2 - User Registration CC6.3 - User Authentication CC6.7 - User Access Reviews
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ISO 27001:2022

Information Security Management

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Access control policy and procedures
  • User access management lifecycle
  • Privileged access management
  • User authentication for system access
  • Password management system
  • Review of user access rights
  • Removal of access rights
Critical IAM Controls
A.9.1 - Access Requirements A.9.2 - User Access Mgmt A.9.3 - User Responsibilities A.9.4 - System Access
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GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Access controls for personal data protection
  • Role-based access to minimize data exposure
  • Strong authentication mechanisms
  • Access logging for accountability
  • Regular access rights review
  • Data subject access request handling
  • Right to erasure implementation
Critical IAM Controls
Art. 32 - Security Art. 25 - Privacy by Design Art. 5 - Data Minimization Art. 24 - Controller Responsibility
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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability Act

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Unique user identification
  • Automatic logoff controls
  • Encryption and decryption
  • Role-based access to PHI
  • Access authorization procedures
  • Workforce clearance procedures
  • Termination procedures
Critical IAM Controls
§164.308(a)(3) - Workforce §164.308(a)(4) - Access Mgmt §164.312(a) - Access Control §164.312(d) - Authentication
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PCI DSS 4.0

Payment Card Industry Standard

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Restrict access to cardholder data
  • Unique ID assignment to each user
  • Strong authentication methods
  • Two-factor authentication for remote access
  • Restrict physical access to systems
  • Regular review of access rights
  • Vendor access management
Critical IAM Controls
Req 7 - Restrict Access Req 8 - Identify Users Req 8.3 - MFA Req 8.6 - Access Reviews
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NIST 800-53

Security and Privacy Controls

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Account management procedures
  • Access enforcement mechanisms
  • Information flow enforcement
  • Separation of duties
  • Least privilege principle
  • Unsuccessful login attempts
  • System use notification
Critical IAM Controls
AC-2 - Account Mgmt AC-3 - Access Enforcement AC-6 - Least Privilege IA-2 - Authentication
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NIS2 Directive

EU Network & Information Security

🔑 Key IAM Requirements

  • Access control and asset management
  • Multi-factor authentication enforcement
  • Identity verification procedures
  • Account management lifecycle
  • Supply chain access controls
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular security training
Critical IAM Controls
Art. 21(2)(a) - Access Control Art. 21(2)(d) - MFA Art. 21(2)(g) - HR Security Art. 21(2)(j) - Supply Chain

IAM Requirements Comparison

Compare IAM requirements across different compliance frameworks to identify common controls and unique requirements.

IAM Control SOC 2 ISO 27001 GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS NIST NIS2
Unique User IDs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Multi-Factor Authentication ✓ ✓ ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓
Access Reviews ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Privileged Access Management ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Segregation of Duties ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Access Logging & Monitoring ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
De-provisioning Process ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Password Complexity ✓ ✓ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Session Management ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Data Minimization ○ ○ ✓ ✓ ✓ ○ ○

✓ Required    ○ Recommended    ✗ Not Required

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Industry-Specific Requirements

Different industries face unique compliance challenges. Our assessments address sector-specific requirements.

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Financial Services

Banking, Insurance, FinTech

  • SOX compliance for public companies
  • PCI DSS for payment processing
  • Open Banking API security
  • Know Your Customer (KYC) integration
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) controls
  • SWIFT CSP requirements
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Healthcare

Hospitals, Clinics, Health Tech

  • HIPAA compliance for PHI access
  • HITRUST CSF certification
  • Break-glass emergency access
  • Clinical workflow integration
  • Medical device access controls
  • Research data segregation
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Government

Federal, State, Local

  • FedRAMP authorization
  • FISMA compliance
  • CAC/PIV authentication
  • Clearance-based access control
  • Cross-domain solutions
  • CJIS requirements

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