IAM as a Program,
Not a Project

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Most institutions come to Moran focused on selecting or replacing an IAM platform. Moran helps them understand why the platform is only part of the answer

Turn IAM Into a Strategic Asset

Identity is the backbone of every modern technology initiative. IAM can be the place where projects go to die, or it can be a strategic enabler empowering transformation, automation, and seamless user experiences, depending on how you invest in its success.

Moran begins by helping you understand what IAM really is and how it connects to enrollment, security, ERP, and the broader campus digital experience. From there, we assess your current environment to surface real gaps and build a roadmap your team can own and adapt over time.

How We Make It Happen

Our deep experience in higher ed and university healthcare has taught us that a mature IAM program requires more than the right technology. It requires a tailored program that includes strategic alignment, structured institutional collaboration, well-designed business processes, clean data, and clear policies.

Moran’s assessment framework is grounded in international standards, including ISO/IEC 24760, ISO/IEC 29146, NIST 800, and Internet2 TAP frameworks, and informed by Moran’s deep experience across hundreds of higher ed IAM environments.

How We Assess IAM
Our assessment focuses on 5 dimensions

  • IAM Program & Readiness

  • Identity Lifecycle Management

  • Access Governance

  • Authentication & Assurance

  • System Architecture & Technology

What We Deliver

  • Aligns with your institution’s strategic goals and critical initiatives

  • Delivers actionable recommendations across all five framework categories

  • Prioritizes near-term actions with realistic sequencing that your team can execute

  • Provides the foundation for confident platform evaluation and implementation decisions

  • Our IAM modernization was more than an upgrade — it was an archaeological dig. Looking at decades of scripts, directories, processes, and sparse documentation, Moran was our expert guide and architect, helping us excavate the past, decipher the complexity, and engineer a modern IAM solution.

    Private Liberal Arts College Senior Director of Cybersecurity
  • Without Moran’s guidance and support, our university would still be struggling to maintain and operate a decades old, home-grown IAM infrastructure. Now, with Moran’s help, the university is on a stable IAM platform that we can support, and not only that, but allows us to finally move forward with new IAM initiatives.

    Public Research University IT Architect
  • As a team of one managing identity at my institution, having Moran as a trusted partner has been invaluable. Moran provides expertise, backup, and guidance whenever needed, acting as an extension of our team. They’re ready to help — that responsiveness and commitment makes the difference! They take the time to understand exactly what we’re trying to accomplish and then work collaboratively to make that vision a reality.

    Private Liberal Arts College Director of Information Security & Privacy
  • We selected Moran for their transparent approach, ability to tailor configurations to our unique environment, and expert application of industry best practices. Their ongoing commitment to service improvement has ensured our identity management system continues to evolve securely and effectively.

    Public Community College Executive Director, Security and Technology Services
  • Moran worked side-by-side with our IT team, leading the effort to re-engineer and mature our identity management business processes and governance, and replace our campus identity management platform. This is our second successful major engagement with Moran. They are experts in the field, complete pros, and a trusted advisor to our executive leadership team and me.

    Public University Vice Chancellor, Information Technology Services
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