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Identity-Based Access Control

Every access request verified. No implicit trust anywhere.

Identity is the new perimeter. We deploy continuous identity verification, conditional access policies, and privileged identity management so every user and every session is verified before access is granted across your UK business.

99%

of credential-based attacks stopped by MFA enforcement

Zero

implicit trust relationships once identity-based access is fully deployed

Real-time

risk scoring on every user session throughout the working day

UK-wide

deployment capability for businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales

What We Deliver

Identity access control capabilities.

Continuous Identity Verification

Every access request verified against the user identity in real time. Not just at login. Risk signals evaluated throughout the session so a compromised account is detected and blocked mid-session, not just at the door.

Conditional Access Policies

Access granted or denied based on conditions including user role, device compliance, location, time of day, and risk score. Policies configured per application so sensitive systems have stricter controls than general tools.

Multi-Factor Authentication Enforcement

MFA enforced at every access point without exception. Phishing-resistant MFA options including authenticator apps and hardware keys deployed. Legacy authentication protocols blocked to prevent bypass.

Privileged Identity Management

Privileged accounts managed with just-in-time access. Administrators granted elevated permissions only when needed and only for the duration required. All privileged sessions logged and reviewed.

Single Sign-On Integration

Single sign-on configured across cloud applications, on-premise systems, and SaaS tools. Users authenticate once through a verified identity provider. No password sprawl, no shadow IT authentication.

Identity Risk Scoring

Risk scores assigned to every user session based on behaviour, location, device, and access patterns. High-risk sessions challenged with step-up authentication or blocked automatically. Scores updated in real time.

How It Works

From identity audit to continuous verification.

01

Identity Landscape Assessment

We audit your current identity infrastructure, map all user accounts, service accounts, and privileged identities. Identify where implicit trust exists and where MFA is missing or bypassable.

02

Identity Provider Configuration

Azure AD or your chosen identity provider configured as the single source of truth. Conditional access policies designed per application and user group. Legacy authentication protocols disabled.

03

MFA Rollout and User Onboarding

MFA deployed across all user accounts with a structured rollout plan. Users enrolled with minimal disruption. Helpdesk briefed on common issues. Exceptions documented and time-limited.

04

Privileged Access Controls

Privileged Identity Management configured for all admin accounts. Just-in-time access workflows established. Permanent admin rights removed. Privileged session monitoring enabled.

05

Policy Testing and Validation

All conditional access policies tested against real user scenarios before go-live. Edge cases identified and handled. Policies validated against your compliance requirements.

06

Ongoing Review and Tuning

Monthly access reviews conducted. Policies tuned as your organisation changes. New applications onboarded under identity controls from day one. Risk score thresholds reviewed quarterly.

UK Case Studies

Identity controls deployed across the UK.

Professional Services Firm, Manchester

Challenge: A Manchester law firm had 12 admin accounts with permanent global admin rights. No MFA on legacy email access. A phishing attack compromised one account and gave the attacker full tenant access.

Outcome: Identity-based access control deployed. All admin rights converted to just-in-time. MFA enforced on every account. Legacy authentication blocked. Cyber insurance renewed at reduced premium.

Financial Services Business, Leeds

Challenge: A Leeds financial services firm needed to demonstrate identity controls to pass a client security audit. Their existing setup had no conditional access and no privileged identity management.

Outcome: Conditional access policies deployed covering all applications. Privileged Identity Management configured. Audit evidence package produced. Client security audit passed first time.

Healthcare Organisation, Birmingham

Challenge: A Birmingham healthcare organisation needed to meet NHS data security requirements. Staff were sharing credentials and accessing patient data from personal devices with no verification.

Outcome: Identity-based access control deployed with device compliance checks. Credential sharing eliminated through individual account enforcement. NHS data security standard requirements met.

Get Started

Stop relying on passwords alone. Verify every identity, every time.

We assess your current identity controls, identify where implicit trust exists, and deploy continuous verification across your organisation. Free assessment for UK businesses, no obligation.