We’re pleased to introduce support for SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management). This powerful enhancement makes user provisioning and de-provisioning automated, reducing manual effort and offering greater control over user management.
What is SCIM?
SCIM is an open standard protocol designed to simplify user management. It automates user management by enabling Identity Providers (IdPs) to activate, deactivate, edit, and update user accounts within connected systems. For organizations using SAML SSO, this is of particular value and importance as it minimizes manual intervention while helping them stay on top of user information.
Key Highlights
SCIM Enablement from SSO Configuration Page
SCIM can now be enabled directly from the PowerDMARC SAML Single Sign-On configuration page on your dashboard.
Automatic SCIM Connector URL Generation
Once enabled, the system will automatically provide your unique SCIM base URL required for setup with your Identity Provider (IdP).
Automated User Management
When properly configured, supported IdPs like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) can automatically:
Create new users
Update user attributes
Deactivate users based on their status in the IdP
This enhancement significantly streamlines identity management, making onboarding and offboarding processes seamless.
SCIM Benefits
SCIM increases efficiency, reduces manual effort, and facilitates time management. Let’s explore all the benefits:
Automated User Provisioning and Deprovisioning: Automatically creates, updates, and deletes user accounts when changes are made in the identity provider (e.g., Okta, Azure AD).
Timeliness: Ensures minimal lag time whenever user access is granted or revoked.
Reduced Administrative Overhead: Admins can manage user data from a centralized interface.
Lower IT Costs: Fewer support tickets and manual configurations reduce the burden on IT teams.
Improved Security: Automatic adjustments to role-based user permissions minimize unnecessary access and reduce the chances of a security breach.
Audit Readiness: Simplifies compliance with standards like GDPR and SOC 2 by maintaining a reliable audit trail for access changes.
Consistency Across Platforms: Helps maintain consistency across all connected systems for various user attributes.
Scalability: Ideal for large organizations aiming to manage onboarding for multiple users across multiple applications.
Configuration Guides
For detailed step-by-step instructions on setting up SCIM with your IdP, refer to the following guides:
With SCIM support now available alongside SAML SSO, PowerDMARC has made managing user access easier, faster, and more secure.