The variety of users, devices, and solutions creates complex relationships for security professionals to manage: IAM will help firms track the actions of network participants.
Identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) combines with on-premises IAM solutions to provide controlled access for multiple user groups across devices; contextual and biometric authentication methods are gaining popularity; and authentication will be an ongoing activity, not just a login screen.
Contemporary IAM methods must also apply to your older systems, but combining on-premises and cloud-based services can be difficult.
Multiple parties will come together to create a solution that puts customers in charge of their own data.