What does CIAM do?
CIAM manages the identity of external customers. It covers sign up, sign in, and account security. It scales to a large number of users. It also gives each customer control over their data.
- It registers new customers.
- It verifies a customer at sign in.
- It protects customer accounts from attacks.
- It scales to a large number of users.
How is CIAM different from workforce identity?
CIAM and workforce identity solve different problems. CIAM serves the customers of a business. Workforce identity serves the employees of a business. CIAM must handle large, public traffic. It also values a smooth sign in for the customer.
- CIAM serves external customers.
- Workforce identity serves internal staff.
- CIAM scales to public traffic.
- CIAM values an easy sign in.
What features does CIAM need?
A good CIAM system balances security and ease of use. It protects accounts without a hard sign in. It also helps you meet privacy rules for customer data.
- A simple, fast sign in
- Strong, phishing-resistant security
- Standards like OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0
- Clear audit logs and access control
- Support for privacy rules
How does SenseCrypt support CIAM?
SenseCrypt is a passwordless identity provider (IdP) for CIAM. A customer enrolls from a photo on file. The customer then signs in by face. Face matching runs on-device. SenseCrypt stores no biometric data on the server.
The face login is phishing-resistant. The sign in binds to the device. SenseCrypt gives RBAC, multi-tenant isolation, and audit logs. This helps you meet privacy rules for customer data.
- A customer signs in by face, with no password.
- Face matching runs on-device.
- Its liveness detection holds iBeta ISO 30107-3 certification.
- Its face recognition is evaluated in the NIST FRTE.
- It costs one dollar per user per month, flat.
Frequently asked questions
What is customer identity and access management (CIAM)?
Customer identity and access management (CIAM) is a system that manages sign in and access for customers. A business uses CIAM to register, sign in, and protect its users.
What is the difference between CIAM and IAM?
CIAM manages external customers. Traditional IAM manages internal employees. CIAM must scale to public traffic and value an easy sign in.
Does CIAM help with data privacy?
Yes. CIAM gives you control over customer data. SenseCrypt adds audit logs and access control. This helps you meet privacy rules.
How does SenseCrypt support CIAM?
SenseCrypt gives passwordless face login for customers. Face matching runs on-device, and SenseCrypt stores no biometric data on the server. It costs one dollar per user per month.
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