Accelerating Digital Authentication with IBM Security Verify Access
A leading global asset management firm transformed its digital operations by implementing IBM Security Verify Access, a cloud-based authentication and identity management solution. The platform enabled faster, more secure client access to digital investment tools, improved operational efficiency, and simplified user management across global teams. With IBM Security Verify Access hosted on AWS, the firm achieved stronger authentication, scalability, and a seamless user experience.
Business challenge
The firm needed to provide clients and advisors with secure and convenient access to critical investment data, tools, and reports from anywhere, on any device. Traditional on-premises identity systems were becoming inefficient, slow to scale, and costly to maintain.
The organization sought to:
- Modernize its identity and access management (IAM) infrastructure.
- Ensure frictionless yet secure authentication for clients and partners.
- Improve operational efficiency and scalability across global regions.
Enable faster deployment of new digital services while maintaining compliance.
Solution
To achieve these objectives, the asset management firm deployed IBM Security Verify Access, adopting a cloud-based authentication model hosted on AWS. The solution offered a secure and flexible identity layer for web and mobile applications, supporting single sign-on (SSO), adaptive access, and multifactor authentication (MFA).
By integrating IBM Security Verify Access with its existing digital investment platforms, the company improved user experiences for both clients and internal advisors. The centralized management console simplified policy administration, while real-time monitoring enhanced threat detection and compliance visibility.
Solution components
- IBM Security Verify Access
- IBM Security Services hosted on AWS
- Cloud-based Authentication Infrastructure
Simplified User Experience
Single sign-on (SSO) allowed clients and employees to securely access investment tools and financial dashboards through one unified login — improving convenience and productivity.
Enhanced Productivity and Scalability
The cloud-hosted IAM solution scaled effortlessly across geographies, supporting thousands of concurrent sessions while maintaining high performance and uptime.
Advanced Security Integration
By integrating MFA and adaptive risk-based authentication, the firm minimized unauthorized access risks and aligned with global financial security regulations.
Result
- Streamlined identity and access management across the enterprise.
- Reduced authentication time and improved client satisfaction.
- Enhanced security posture with multifactor authentication.
- Increased agility in launching new digital products and services.
- Lower operational costs through managed cloud infrastructure.
Cloud-based authentication is the new engine for digital enablement. IBM Security Verify Access allowed us to accelerate our digital strategy while ensuring enterprise-grade security for our clients and partners.
— Chief Information Officer, Leading Global Asset Management Firm