IBM Verify for Government

IBM Verify is an Identity and Access Management (IAM) SaaS platform that secures workforce and customer access to AWS-hosted and hybrid applications. It provides single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor and passwordless authentication, and risk-based access controls to help organizations protect users, reduce credential-based attacks, and simplifying identity operations at scale. Designed for security, platform, and identity architects supporting applications on Amazon EKS, Amazon EC2, and other AWS services, IBM Verify complements AWS IAM and Amazon Cognito by delivering advanced workforce IAM and Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities, centralized governance, and orchestration for complex enterprise environments.

Primary Use Cases IBM Verify is commonly used to:

• Secure workforce access to AWS-hosted enterprise application using standard-based federation (OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0)
• Enable customer identity (CIAM) for digital applications hosted on AWS with progressive profiling and modern authentication
• Reduce phishing and credential theft through passwordless authentication (FIDO2, biometrics, push)
• Enforce Zero Trust access policies using contextual signals such as device, location, and user behavioral
• Unified identity across hybrid environments, integrating AWS workloads with on-premises systems and SaaS applications

Key Capabilities

• Enterprise-Grade Single Sign-On (SSO) Secure access to thousands of applications using OpenID Connect ad SAML 2.0, reducing login friction while enforcing centralized access policies
• Passwordless and Multi-Factor Authentication Support for FIDO2, biometrics, push notifications, and one-time passcodes to eliminate password risk and strengthen security posture
• Risk-Based Adaptive Access AI-driven risk assessment evaluates contextual signals (user behavior, device posture, location) to dynamically adjust authentication requirements
• Identity Orchestration & Automation Low-code flow designer enables customizable identity journeys, including registration, identity provider routing, and step-up authentication
• Lifecycle Management & Governance Automate provisioning and de-provisioning using SCIM and APIs, with audit trails and reporting to support compliance initiatives

AWS Integrations & Deployment Context

IBM Verify integrates with AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure using standards-based identity federation and APIs.

Common AWS Integration patterns include:

• Amazon EKS: Secure user access to Kubernetes-based applications
• Amazon EC2: Federated access for IaaS-hosted enterprise and legacy apps
• Application Load Balancer (ALB): Centralized authentication and access enforcement
• AWS IAM: Identity federation and role assumption for AWS resources access IBM Verify is delivered as a SaaS offering and is deployed independently of customer infrastructure, reducing operation overhead while supporting high availability and scalability

Why IBM Verify with AWS Using IBM Verify alongside AWS services provides:

• Advanced IAM beyond native controls, purpose-built for enterprise workforce and CIAM scenarios
• Faster onboarding of AWS-hosted applications with prebuilt connectors and standards support
• Centralized identity governance across AWS, SaaS, and on-premises environments
• Reduced security risk through passwordless authentication and adaptive access decisions This combination allows organizations to modernize identity without refactoring existing AWS applications

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does IBM Verify replace AWS IAM or Amazon Cognito? A: No. IBM Verify complements AWS IAM and Amazon Cognito by providing enterprise workforce IAM, advanced CIAM features, identity orchestration, and centralized governance that extend beyond native AWS identity services. Q: Can IBM Verify secure applications running on Amazon EKS and EC2? A: Yes. IBM Verify supports standard-based authentication and authorization for applications hosted on Amazon EKS, Amazon EC2, and other AWS services using OpenID Connect and SAML. Q: Is IBM Verify suitable for hybrid and multi-cloud environments? A: Yes. IBM Verify is designed to manage identities across AWS, on-premises systems, and other cloud platforms using open standards and APIs. Q: How is IBM Verify licensed on AWS Marketplace? A: IBM Verify is available as a SaaS subscription through AWS Marketplace, with contract-based pricing and optional usage-based overage, enabling flexible purchasing and consolidated billing through AWS.

Getting Started Customers can subscribe to IBM Verify directly through AWS Marketplace, start with a native free trial, and deploy quickly using guided onboarding and product documentation. The service integrates with existing AWS workloads without requiring changes to application code.