If your organization has relied on on-premises identity and access management (IAM) systems for years, you’re not alone. On-prem IAM has provided structure, stability, and control, but enterprise needs are shifting. IAM must now enable business agility, support diverse and growing user ecosystems, and respond rapidly to evolving security threats.
Cloud IAM isn’t just the next step, it’s the strategy that ensures your IAM foundation is scalable, future-proof, and aligned with business outcomes. The good news is you don’t have to start over. You can modernize at your pace, protect existing investments, and reduce operational complexity, all while gaining stronger security and greater agility.
So how do you know when it’s time to evolve your IAM strategy?
Here are five clear signs that it’s time to consider moving to the cloud.