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FastPass IVM (Identity Verification Manager)

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What is FastPass IVM (Identity Verification Manager)?

FastPass IVM (Identity Verification Manager) is a security enhancement tool, designed for IT help desk security. This solution is essential for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in protecting enterprise user accounts and thwarting identity theft within their organizations. FastPass IVM introduces a comprehensive system for authenticating user identities, particularly critical for password reset and MFA reset requests at IT help desks. It utilizes a variety of techniques, including personal information verification, security questionnaires, verification codes, two-factor authentication, and caller ID spoofing detection. This multi-faceted strategy ensures a secure and dependable verification process.

FastPass IVM comes with customizable templates for various security levels, allowing for adaptation and implementation tailored to the requirements of the service desk and IT security teams. FastPass IVM can be used to build different proofing method based on user groups and action at hand. Eg. a "normal" user having a printer problem calling the service desk does not need to be proofed in the same way as a IT specialist needing a new password. Integrating with ServiceNow and other ITSM systes, FastPass IVM delivers a secure and streamlined workflow for user identity verification. This integration ensures compliance and protection against social engineering tactics, positioning it as a critical asset for IT help desks.

FastPass IVM addresses vulnerability by implementing a workflow for user verification. It enables the creation of specific tests for diverse user groups, diminishing the risk of identity theft and data breaches.

FastPass IVM equips IT professionals with the tools to proactively reinforce security measures. By focusing on help desk user confirmation and identity verification, organizations can safeguard sensitive information and user identities, reinforcing their defenses against potential threats originating from the IT help desk.

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Flexible and secure reliable user identity verification

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Making sure users are verified, identify wise, in a proper manner

Pros

  • FastPass IVM (Identity Verification Manager) enable users to securely reset their passwords by verifying their identity using multi factor authentication
  • An employee forgets their Active Directory password. Instead of calling the IT helpdesk, they go through a self-service portal where they verify themselves via an OTP

Cons

  • Documentation could be clearer

Return on Investment

  • Making sure users are verified, identity wise, in a proper manner
  • Documentation could be clearer

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Entra ID

Enhancing Help Desk Security through Advanced User Verification

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Callers to the Service Desk will, if they are doing any high risk operation need to be verified by FastPass IVM (Identity Verification Manager) before they can continue. Often users use Okta to verify their identity and the product fully integrates there.

Pros

  • The product leaves a full audit trail in the users ticket - this is also great for the next handler in the service desk as they can see that the user has been verified

Cons

  • It could be a bit faster in the interface, but it is not really a problem.

Return on Investment

  • Saves us time and gives us good procedures

Usability