As a modern enterprise, efficient and secure collaboration with external partners is not just an option—it’s a necessity. EmpowerID’s Partner Management solution is designed with a partner-centric approach that minimizes risk while streamlining partner management, ensuring that organizations can extend their digital footprint without compromising security or operational efficiency.
In this article, we explore the technical foundations of EmpowerID’s Partner Management capabilities and explain how its unified IAM platform simplifies the complex task of managing partner identities across diverse environments.
Modern enterprises increasingly rely on external partners to drive innovation, expand market reach, and optimize operations. However, each partner interaction introduces potential security vulnerabilities and administrative complexities. Traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA/IAM) platforms often require cumbersome, manual configurations that can lead to inconsistent access controls and increased risk.
EmpowerID integrates Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access management, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) with a vast network of Third Party Applications into a single, cohesive platform. This unified approach provides several advantages for partner management:
A cornerstone of EmpowerID’s partner management is its use of Organization Locations. Each partner organization is provisioned with its own isolated environment, creating clear and discrete boundaries:
EmpowerID simplifies role assignments with predefined Management Roles and Role Bundles designed specifically for partner environments:
EmpowerID’s security model is built on a combination of advanced RBAC and PBAC systems:
Modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) must effectively handle diverse user populations, including internal employees, external contractors, and Bring-Your-Own-Identity (BYOI) partners who leverage Azure B2B guest accounts. EmpowerID integrates natively with Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) External ID to provide a unified, policy-driven approach to managing these external users’ lifecycles—from onboarding (Joiner) through role changes (Mover) to offboarding (Leaver).
Self-Service Onboarding: EmpowerID enables delegated users within your organization to onboard external partners quickly through self-service invitations, significantly reducing administrative overhead.
Dynamic Role and Policy Enforcement: External users are automatically assigned roles and access permissions through dynamic Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC), ensuring secure access aligned with Zero Trust principles.
Advanced Lifecycle Management: EmpowerID seamlessly automates Joiner, Mover, and Leaver processes for external identities. Changes in external user attributes—such as job role or organizational moves—trigger immediate policy reevaluation, ensuring appropriate access levels.
Comprehensive Compliance and Audit: Centralized management of external identities allows for simplified auditing and regulatory compliance, ensuring visibility and control across your partner ecosystem.
EmpowerID recently implemented its Entra B2B integrated Partner Management solution at one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the automotive industry. This global organization faced challenges managing thousands of external partner identities, including suppliers, dealers, and contractors.
EmpowerID’s Solution:
Implemented discrete Organization Locations for each partner group, isolating access to sensitive resources.
Enabled seamless onboarding of external identities through EmpowerID’s Entra B2B self-service invitation workflows.
Deployed advanced Mover and Leaver workflows, automatically managing user access based on real-time changes to their roles and employment status.
Leveraged dynamic RBAC and adaptive PBAC policies, aligning partner access with the organization's strict security and compliance requirements.
Impact Achieved:
Reduced onboarding time for external partners by 80%, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Enhanced security through real-time policy enforcement and Zero Trust principles, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Simplified audits and regulatory compliance with comprehensive visibility across all external partner identities.
Real-World Impact: Global Leaders Trust EmpowerID
EmpowerID’s Partner Management solution is trusted by industry-leading enterprises, including:
Two of the largest truck manufacturers globally—managing extensive supplier networks and dealership systems.
Major global aerospace organizations—ensuring secure and efficient collaboration with partners worldwide.
One of the world’s largest B2B portals built on SharePoint Online—delivering secure and seamless partner interactions at scale.
EmpowerID’s Partner Management solution represents the next generation of IAM, offering enterprises a robust, partner-centric approach to managing external relationships securely and efficiently. In an environment where every external connection could introduce risk, EmpowerID ensures seamless, secure, and scalable partner interactions.
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