Structuring an IAM project: the LOGIQE approach to mastering identity governance

In a context of strong growth in digital usage—multiplying websites, diversity of professions, mobile employees, subcontractors, seasonal workers—identity and access management has become a major challenge for organizations.

An Identity & Access Management (IAM) project is no longer limited to deploying a tool or centralizing accounts: it is a structured, methodical, and cross-functional undertaking that determines the security of the information system, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.

For several years, LOGIQE has been supporting multi-site organizations, both public and private, in complex environments where local business applications, SaaS solutions, legacy systems, and heterogeneous HR workflows coexist.

The objective: to provide a clear and proven method for structuring an IAM project, from the reality on the ground to the operational roadmap.

An IAM project aims to organize, secure, and govern digital identities:

1. users,
2. technical accounts,
3. external service providers,
4. seasonal
5. internal/external applications and services.

For many organizations, difficulties arise from an unstructured history:

• lack of mapping of applications and accesses,
• practices vary depending on the site,
• manual account management,
• roles and permissions built up over time,
• dormant or unrevoked accounts,
• little-known business dependencies.

That is why LOGIQE takes a progressive approach, based on field analyses and an internal reference framework that allows us to develop a reliable vision before making any decisions.

The first step is to clarify the existing situation and consolidate the scattered information provided by the technical and business teams. To do this, LOGIQE relies on a structured reference system, ensuring consistent data collection across all sites and business lines.

• identify the entities and scopes concerned,
• understand critical uses,
• list the target applications,
• incorporate specific business or seasonal characteristics,
• prepare the detailed audit plan.

• initial mapping of uses,
• Prioritized list of sites to be audited,
• consolidated target scope

This phase allows us to start with a clear foundation, which is essential for avoiding costly deviations in terms of time and complexity.

This is the most crucial step.
LOGIQE visits the sites concerned (parks, stations, museums, hotels, industrial sites, etc.) to observe the reality of day-to-day identity management.

• detailed inventory of local applications and their dependencies,
• analysis of access methods: local accounts, VPNs, thick clients, web portals, password storage, etc.
• Review of HR workflows: arrivals, departures, seasonality, outsourcing, recurring renewals.
• observation of local practices: business needs, operational constraints, staggered working hours, service providers, etc.
• Risk identification: dormant accounts, uncontrolled sharing, redundancies, non-compliant practices.

This immersion allows us to build a reliable map, rooted in reality, far removed from theoretical models that are often disconnected from the field.

For each application identified, LOGIQE performs a comprehensive technical analysis to assess its suitability for inclusion in an IAM scope.

• presence or absence of native IAM connectors,
• SSO compatibility (SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth2),
• existence of APIs to automate account creation/deletion,
• automatic provisioning capabilities,
• publishers' constraints (web, thick client, local or cloud),
• role management: groups, profiles, permissions,
• management of external accounts (subcontractors, seasonal workers, temporary workers).

Many organizations discover at this stage that certain applications can never be integrated natively—which directly influences the target model.

The feasibility study determines how far an IAM project can go and in what form.

• full IAM integration,
• partial integration (SSO only, limited provisioning, etc.),
• maintenance of a local mode with supervision,
• integration via hybrid mechanisms: authentication proxy, credential injection, specific APIs.

• standardization of roles and permissions,
• definition of IAM workflows (creation, modification, revocation),
• initial governance: responsibilities, processes, rules,
• technical requirements for a future IAM solution,
• recommendations for suitable architectures.

This step lays the foundation for your future identity governance.

The report provides management and IT teams with a structured and usable document.

• summary of findings,
• complete mapping (applications, flows, users, roles),
• risk analysis,
• Recommended IAM scenarios,
• prioritization of steps,
• budgeted and planned roadmap.

Enable informed decision-making and create a solid framework for the rest of the project, whether it involves:

• of a complete IAM,
• access governance,
• or a hybrid model adapted to the constraints of the terrain.

We operate in geographically dispersed contexts, often characterized by specific business challenges and heterogeneous infrastructures.

• Example: LOGIQE assisted Ascoma, the leading independent insurance consulting and brokerage network in sub-Saharan Africa (29 subsidiaries), in setting up a unified group firewall infrastructure, standardizing its LAN network, and completely renewing its virtualization infrastructure for 800 users, covering Monaco and several African subsidiaries.
• Customer benefit: Unified analysis despite complexity, and solutions tailored to each site without compromising overall consistency.

Our approach is based on concrete feedback, not theoretical models.

• How: Each recommendation is validated by real-world testing and feedback from operational teams.
• Result: Solutions that can be implemented immediately, without a long or costly adaptation phase.

Our approach is based on concrete feedback, not theoretical models.

• Accelerate: rapid diagnostics, high availability, and perfect responsiveness
• Ensure reliability: deliverables thanks to industry benchmarks and proven best practices.
• Example: Our knowledge base allows you to quickly identify deviations from market standards (e.g., AD configuration, IAM policies).

Our approach is based on concrete feedback, not theoretical models.

• IAM (Identity & Access Management): rapid diagnostics, high availability, and perfect responsiveness
• Active Directory and networks: deliverables based on industry benchmarks and proven best practices.
• Security and cloud: Our knowledge base allows you to quickly identify deviations from market standards (e.g., AD configuration, IAM policies).
• Security and cloud: Data protection and secure migration.
• Governance: Alignment with business and regulatory issues.
• Why is it unique? Few players cover all of these areas of expertise without outsourcing, ensuring smooth coordinationand total accountability.

Our approach is based on concrete feedback, not theoretical models.

No generic reports or technical jargon:

• Format: Visual analyses (diagrams, risk matrices), prioritized action plans, and quantified recommendations (ROI, time savings).
• Example: A typical deliverable includes a map of vulnerabilities classified by criticality, with detailed action sheets (person responsible, deadline, budget).
• Objectives: Enable the client to make quick decisions and mobilize their teamswithout ambiguity.

LOGIQE does not just diagnose or advise: we take action to transform complex challenges into operational solutions, with a transparent, collaborative, and efficiency-focused approach.

An IAM project is not a software deployment: it is a structuring project that touches the heart of the information system.
The LOGIQE approach allows you to understand the existing situation, master usage, structure workflows, and build solid governance tailored to your business lines.

To go further or start with a diagnosis, our team is at your disposal.

How do I know if my organization is ready for an IAM project?

An IAM project becomes necessary when you notice:

• uncontrolled dormant accounts,
• different access practices from one site to another,
• unformalized HR workflows,
• a lack of visibility into which applications are actually being used.

The key indicator: if you are unable to answer precisely "who has access to what," then you are ready.

What is the difference between an IAM audit and a traditional security audit?

An IAM audit focuses on identities, roles, permissions, and how users access applications, while a security audit assesses technical risks.
The former answers the question: "Is access legitimate?"
The latter answers: "Is access vulnerable?"

How to manage legacy or non-SSO-compatible applications in an IAM project?

They can be integrated through several mechanisms:

• authentication proxy,
• credential vault,
• credential injection,
• rationalization or gradual replacement.

LOGIQE qualifies these scenarios application by application to avoid technical dead ends.

What should I do if my sites or entities all use different access practices?

This is a common scenario. The LOGIQE approach is based on gradual standardization, identifying:

• redundancies,
• local practices to be preserved,
• critical risks,
• specific uses.

The goal is not to impose a single model overnight, but to converge towards a common governance model.

How long does a full IAM audit take?

Each situation is unique. Depending on the size of the perimeter and the number of sites, the duration may vary:

• SMEs: 2 to 4 weeks
• Multi-site organizations: 6 to 12 weeks
• Complex groups: 3 to 6 months

Field trips and application mapping are the parts that vary the most.

Is IAM mandatory for NIS 2 compliance?

Yes, indirectly, because the NIS 2 Directive requires:

• strict access management,
• traceability,
• the prompt removal of rights in the event of departure,
• a need-to-know access model.

An IAM project greatly facilitates compliance, even if the standard does not explicitly mention "IAM."

Can the IAM project include seasonal workers, contractors, and external staff?

Yes, and it's even a major issue.
LOGIQE structures temporary or restricted access models with:

• automatic account lifetime,
• role-based access rights,
• automated provisioning/deprovisioning.

This prevents accounts from being forgotten after the season or the end of a contract.

Is an IAM tool necessary before auditing?

No, and that's a common mistake.
Auditing is the first mandatory step before any technological choice.

It allows:

• to avoid incorrect sizing,
• define governance,
• map applications,
• identify constraints.

Without prior auditing, an IAM tool is bound to fail or remain underutilized.

Can IAM be implemented gradually?

Yes. One of the major advantages of modern IAM is its deployability:

• by site,
• by application,
• by population (e.g., administrators → HR → business lines → external).

LOGIQE builds multi-stage roadmaps tailored to the operational pace of each organization.

What happens to existing practices after an IAM project?

The goal is not to eliminate business flexibility, but to:

• secure access,
• document practices,
• reduce risks,
• improve the user experience.

Good IAM governance should support teams, not impose unnecessary constraints on them.