A large educational institution sought to modernize and enhance its digital identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure to provide a seamless, secure, and scalable identity solution for its vast user base, but the existing on-premises system required significant maintenance and lacked the flexibility to scale efficiently or integrate with other critical services. To support its evolving needs and provide uninterrupted access, this institution sought a managed Identity Provider (IdP) solution in the cloud.
The Solution
Unicon deployed a fully managed, cloud-hosted IdP solution designed to meet the institution’s unique demands. The deployment was carefully tailored to ensure high availability, security, and seamless integration with the client’s existing infrastructure. This approach included:
- High Availability and Scalability: The IdP solution was hosted within an AWS environment, ensuring redundancy and fault tolerance to withstand disruptions and scale to handle peak loads.
- Comprehensive Support and Maintenance: Unicon’s team provided 24/7 technical support, along with continuous monitoring, to proactively manage and maintain the institution’s cloud-hosted IdP. This allowed the institution to focus on its core mission rather than dedicating resources to IAM challenges.
- Advanced Security and Compliance: To safeguard sensitive data, Unicon implemented strict security configurations, including encryption and continuous security monitoring. The solution was designed to comply with industry standards, reducing risks and ensuring robust data protection.
- Flexible Integration Options: Unicon’s solution offered integration with multiple authentication protocols, including LDAP, CAS, SAML, and OIDC. This flexibility facilitated seamless integration with other critical systems across the institution, improving the user experience and operational efficiency.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: To safeguard operations against potential disasters, Unicon implemented a robust disaster recovery plan within the same AWS region. This included an automated failover mechanism designed to meet strict recovery objectives.
The Results
The institution experienced significant long-term benefits from the cloud-hosted IdP solution, including:
- Reduced Operational Burden: By offloading IAM to Unicon’s managed service, the institution reduced the need for internal technical resources and operational expenses, allowing the team to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Enhanced User Experience: The cloud-hosted IdP provided a faster, more reliable login experience, empowering users with secure and consistent access to resources without the delays previously experienced with the on-premises system.
- Scalability to Meet Future Needs: With Unicon’s cloud-based IdP, the institution can scale its IAM solution to support a growing user base. This flexibility has proven vital as digital transformation initiatives continue to expand.
- Increased Security and Compliance: Unicon’s continuous monitoring and security configurations offered peace of mind, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and helping the institution stay compliant with industry standards.
Conclusion
Through its partnership with Unicon, the institution successfully transitioned to a cloud-hosted IdP solution that supports its long-term goals. The result is a resilient, secure, and scalable identity solution that enhances the digital experience for its users and aligns with the institution’s mission to provide high-quality education and services.
