Identity-Aware Proxy Integrations for Secure, Adaptive Access
The first unauthorized request hit your backend at 2:07 a.m. It didn’t get far—but only because your Identity-Aware Proxy was configured and working. Without it, the attacker’s path would have been wide open.
Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) integrations give you fine-grained control over who can reach your internal apps, APIs, and admin tools. They verify identity before traffic reaches the network layer. When tied into trusted identity providers, they enforce strong, centralized authentication and authorization.
Okta Integration
Okta connects user login flows directly into your IAP. Each request is bound to a verified identity, with group-based policy managing access per environment, endpoint, or role. Session tokens are short-lived, cutting risk from credential reuse. Okta’s API simplifies mapping complex org structures into manageable access rules.
Microsoft Entra ID Integration
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) offers powerful conditional access. It links device compliance, MFA enforcement, and network location checks to your IAP configuration. Access policies update automatically when user attributes change. This makes deprovisioning and role updates immediate across all protected services.
Vanta Integration
While Vanta is often seen as a compliance automation tool, integrating it with your IAP creates a secure feedback loop. Vanta monitors identity and access configurations for gaps. It alerts if policies drift from SOC 2 or ISO 27001 controls, ensuring your IAP remains aligned with audit requirements.
Benefits of Identity-Aware Proxy Integrations
- Unified identity checks before application entry
- Reduced attack surface by blocking unauthenticated traffic at the edge
- Real-time adaptive policies tied to user context
- Automated provisioning and deprovisioning across environments
- Strong compliance posture with logged, verifiable access events
Deployment and Best Practices
- Connect your IAP to a single source of truth for identity, such as Okta or Entra ID.
- Enforce MFA at the identity provider level for all protected apps.
- Configure role-based and group-based access rules centrally.
- Enable logging to capture every allowed and denied request.
- Use compliance tools like Vanta to audit and verify rules regularly.
When integrated correctly, your IAP becomes a real-time shield that adapts as your organization evolves. Traffic is either trusted or blocked—no gray areas, no shadow access.
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