Identity & Access Management (IAM) Services
Zero trust identity controls that ensure the right people have the right access to the right resources, and nothing more. MFA, conditional access, and privileged access management.
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Are Stolen Credentials Your Biggest Risk?
Over 80% of breaches involve compromised credentials. If your identity controls are weak, your perimeter security is irrelevant.
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No Multi-Factor Authentication Users log in with just a password. One successful phishing email gives an attacker full access to your email, files, and internal systems.
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Over-Privileged Accounts Users have access to far more than they need. When an account is compromised, the attacker inherits all that excess access, including sensitive data and admin tools.
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No Conditional Access There are no policies restricting access based on device, location, or risk level. A compromised account can log in from anywhere on any device.
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Dormant Accounts Former employees, old service accounts, and inactive users still have active credentials. Each one is a potential entry point that nobody is monitoring.
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No Privileged Access Management Admin accounts use permanent standing privileges with no just-in-time access, no session recording, and no approval workflows. A compromised admin account is game over.
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Password-Only Authentication Your organization relies on passwords that are reused, weak, or already exposed in breaches. Without modern authentication, your identity layer is your weakest link.
We implement zero trust identity controls that protect your organization from credential-based attacks.
Zero Trust Identity Security for Business
Identity is the new security perimeter. With employees working from anywhere, data living in the cloud, and attackers targeting credentials as their primary attack vector, controlling who can access what, and under what conditions, is the foundation of modern cybersecurity. At BALANCED+, we design and implement IAM programs that protect your organization from credential-based attacks.
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA is the single most effective security control you can deploy. We implement MFA across your entire organization, Microsoft 365, VPN, cloud platforms, and line-of-business applications. We use phishing-resistant methods including hardware keys, authenticator apps, and passwordless authentication to ensure MFA cannot be bypassed by sophisticated social engineering attacks.
Conditional Access
Not all access requests are equal. We implement conditional access policies that evaluate risk signals, device compliance, location, network, sign-in risk, before granting access. A user logging in from a managed device at your office gets seamless access. The same credentials used from an unmanaged device in an unusual location trigger additional verification or are blocked entirely.
Privileged Access Management
Admin accounts are the highest-value targets for attackers. We implement privileged access management (PAM) with just-in-time elevation, approval workflows, session recording, and automatic privilege expiration. No admin has permanent standing access, they request elevated privileges for specific tasks, which are approved, time-limited, and fully audited.
Identity Governance
We establish identity lifecycle management, from onboarding to role changes to offboarding. Regular access reviews ensure permissions stay aligned with job functions. Automated provisioning and deprovisioning eliminate the manual errors that create security gaps. Every access decision is logged, auditable, and tied to a business justification.
What's Included
Authentication & MFA
Organization-wide MFA deployment with phishing-resistant methods. Passwordless authentication setup. Single sign-on (SSO) for cloud and on-premises applications. Self-service password reset configuration.
Access Control & PAM
Conditional access policies based on device, location, and risk. Just-in-time privileged access with approval workflows. Session recording for admin activities. Automatic privilege expiration.
Identity Governance
Automated provisioning and deprovisioning. Regular access reviews and certification campaigns. Role-based access control design. Dormant account detection and cleanup. Compliance reporting.
After a phishing incident exposed several employee passwords, we brought in BALANCED+ to overhaul our identity security. They deployed MFA across the organization in two weeks, implemented conditional access, and cleaned up 40 dormant accounts. The transformation was remarkable.
How It Works
Identity Assessment
We audit your current identity posture, MFA coverage, access policies, privileged accounts, dormant users, and SSO configuration. You receive a risk-prioritized findings report.
Design & Plan
We design your IAM architecture, conditional access policies, MFA rollout plan, PAM implementation, and identity governance workflows. Each control is mapped to your compliance requirements.
Implement
Phased rollout of MFA, conditional access, PAM, and identity governance. User communication and training at each phase. Minimal disruption with maximum security improvement.
Monitor & Govern
Ongoing identity monitoring, regular access reviews, dormant account cleanup, and policy optimization. Quarterly identity security reports track improvement over time.
Why Choose BALANCED+ for IAM
We implement practical zero trust identity controls that protect your business without creating friction for your employees.
Zero Trust Expertise
User-Friendly Implementation
Full Stack Integration
Compliance Alignment
Results That Speak for Themselves
Building a SaaS Business Management Platform from the Ground Up
A consultant-focused SaaS startup needed a full development partner to turn their platform vision into reality. BALANCED+ delivered end-to-end, from UX design to cloud architecture.
Rebuilding a Legacy Database for a Commercial Window Manufacturer
A 30-year fenestration manufacturer's outdated backend was slowing operations and driving up costs. BALANCED+ rebuilt their data access layer from the ground up, on time…
Securing a Global Mining Corporation’s Firewall Infrastructure
A publicly traded multinational mining company with operations across North America and Europe was drowning in unmanaged firewall policies. BALANCED+ centralized, rationalized, and took over…
Compliance & Certifications
IAM controls are foundational to virtually every compliance framework. Our implementations are designed to satisfy access management requirements across all major standards.
- SOC 2: Logical access controls, MFA, and access review requirements
- ISO 27001: Access control policy and identity management controls
- PCI DSS: Requirements 7 and 8 for access restriction and authentication
- PIPEDA: Access controls for personal information protection
Coast to Coast IT & Cybersecurity
Headquartered in Mississauga. Rooted in Toronto. Expanding to Vancouver. Serving businesses across Canada with the same standard of excellence.
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- Vaughan
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- Oakville
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- Kitchener
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Québec
- Atlantic Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Zero trust is a security model that assumes no user, device, or network is inherently trusted. Every access request is verified based on identity, device health, location, and risk signals before access is granted. IAM is the foundation of zero trust, implementing the authentication, authorization, and governance controls that make this model work in practice.
A typical organization-wide MFA deployment takes two to four weeks including planning, user communication, phased enrollment, and support. We roll out in phases, starting with admin accounts, then IT staff, then all employees, to manage the change smoothly and address issues as they arise.
Modern MFA is designed to be seamless for legitimate users. Push notifications, biometric authentication, and hardware keys add seconds, not minutes. Conditional access policies can reduce MFA prompts for low-risk sign-ins from trusted devices and locations. The security benefit far outweighs the minimal friction.
PAM ensures that admin accounts do not have permanent standing privileges. Instead, administrators request elevated access for specific tasks through an approval workflow. Access is granted for a limited time, all actions are logged and recorded, and privileges are automatically revoked when the session ends.
Yes. We implement IAM across Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Okta, on-premises Active Directory, and hybrid environments. We also integrate with line-of-business applications for single sign-on and centralized access management.
We configure regular access review campaigns where managers certify that their team members still need the access they have been granted. Unconfirmed access is automatically revoked. Reviews are documented for compliance evidence and typically run quarterly for sensitive systems and annually for standard access.
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Strengthen Your Identity Security
Start with a free identity assessment. Find out how exposed your credentials are.
- Free identity security assessment
- MFA readiness evaluation
- No obligation consultation
- Zero trust roadmap included