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Foundations · beginner · 3 min
IAM vs IGA at a glance
A quick animated side-by-side: authentication (IAM) versus who should have access (IGA).
IAM answers “who are you?” and enforces sign-in (directory, MFA, SSO).
IGA answers “who should have access?” through lifecycle, certifications, SoD, and audit evidence.
Use this visual when onboarding security or IT teammates who confuse the IdP with the governance platform.
Key takeaways
- IAM authenticates; IGA governs entitlement policy.
- Buying an IdP alone does not replace certifications or SoD.
- Citadel Identity 360 focuses on the IGA layer.
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