Identity at the Center Identity At The Center #40 - IAM ROI
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Apr 20, 2020 Explore the nuts and bolts of developing a solid Return on Investment strategy for Identity and Access Management. Discover the nuanced differences between tangible and intangible benefits, and why cautious assumptions matter. Learn how shifting identity management can boost developer productivity and streamline onboarding. The hosts also weigh the pros and cons of building custom solutions versus buying off-the-shelf. Finally, get insights on quantifying risk and choosing the best ROI analysis for your IAM projects.
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Separate Tangible From Intangible Benefits
- Do separate tangible from intangible benefits when building an IAM ROI case.
- Prioritize realistic, quantifiable items and avoid over-dollarizing soft benefits.
Don’t Force Every Benefit Into Dollars
- Numbers help but forcing every benefit into dollars undermines credibility.
- Use a balanced mix of quantified and unquantified benefits to make a persuasive case.
Ground Automation Savings In Reality
- Do focus ROI calculations on achievable automation savings rather than perfect scenarios.
- Adjust assumptions for real-world adoption when estimating things like password-reset reductions.