In sectors where an unverified login can halt production, violate law or jeopardize security, identity has become the critical control point. Exostar Access One delivers a cloud‑native identity fabric that:
- Governs employee and external collaborator access across multi‑tier supply chains
- Provides phishing‑resistant, passwordless FIDO2 authentication out‑of‑the‑box
- Automates continuous governance from onboarding through to access certification and off‑boarding
- Supports low‑/no‑code identity orchestration so security teams can adapt at the speed of digital change
Access One enables highly‑regulated organisations to accelerate collaboration while slashing the risk and cost of identity failure.
Whether managing thousands of employees or granting external partners access to critical applications, Access One provides a secure and scalable approach to identity management. Access One helps enterprises eliminate identity silos, reduce risk, and accelerate productivity across their digital ecosystem.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accelerate Productivity and Reduce Risk with a Unified IAM Solution
As cyber threats grow and compliance demands increase, businesses need a secure and flexible way to manage user access. Access One unifies identity and access management for employees, contractors, and third parties across cloud and on-premise environments. It automates access provisioning, enforces strong authentication, and ensures users only access the systems they need – and nothing more. Access One helps organizations save time, lower costs, and reduce risk exposure by eliminating manual processes and aligning with security best practices.
THE CHALLENGE
Managing Identity Across Complex, Regulated Environments
Organizations today face a critical question: how do we control access without slowing down the business? Manual onboarding leads to delayed productivity, siloed systems create visibility gaps, and unmanaged third-party access introduces serious security risks.
Regulated industries face additional pressure to meet strict data protection and compliance standards. Requirements such as DORA, CPS 230, ITAR, and CMMC mandate detailed access governance, user certification, and incident response. Without a centralized solution, these become resource-intensive to manage and audit.
Typical challenges include:
- Manual, time-consuming onboarding and offboarding processes
- Inconsistent access policies across departments or geographies
- Difficulty managing large networks of external users (suppliers, partners)
- Limited visibility into who has access to what systems
- Regulatory requirements driving the need for access reviews, audit logs, and MFA
HOW ACCESS ONE SOLVES CHALLENGES
Automate Access, Strengthen Security, and Streamline Compliance
Access One simplifies identity management with automation, strong security, and policy-driven governance—all designed for scalability and ease of use.
| Strategic Pressure | Why It Matters | The Challenge | What’s Needed |
| Zero‑Trust and Supply‑Chain Regulation (CMMC, DORA, NIS2, CPS 230) | Third‑party access is now audited. Non‑compliance stops business. | Manual partner onboarding can take >10 days, with scattered audit trails | Unified third‑party IAM with built‑in assurance and reporting |
| Credential‑Based Breaches (avg. cost USD 4.84 M) | 31 % of breaches start with stolen credentials. | Password sprawl, weak MFA adoption | Passwordless FIDO2 and adaptive risk controls |
| Digital Product Velocity | Every new digital service spawns new identities. | Teams hard‑code identity flows, creating technical debt | Low‑code orchestration and API‑first identity services |
| Operational Efficiency Mandates | Board demands cost minimisation and resilience. | Help‑desk burden, shadow IT, licence creep | Self‑service, delegated administration, lower costs for secure partner access |
- Automated Access Lifecycle Management: Integrate HR systems and partner directories to detect new hires, transfers, and exits while automatically provisioning or de-provisioning access to remain compliant.
- Third-Party Access Control: Enable the secure onboarding of suppliers and external partners in minutes, with delegated administration and policy-based restrictions improving productivity while not compromising security.
- Policy-Based Access Enforcement: Use contextual data (location, device, time) to govern access and mitigate risk in real-time.
- Passwordless MFA: Deliver phishing-resistant login experiences using biometrics and FIDO2 passkeys, improving user satisfaction and reducing the risk of credential theft.
- Compliance Automation: Streamline periodic access reviews, approval workflows, and audit logging to meet internal and external regulatory demands.
WHY CHOOSE ACCESS ONE
Tailored for Compliance-Driven Industries with Complex Access Needs
Access One is built specifically for organizations that face stringent security and compliance obligations and must manage complex identity relationships.
Key differentiators include:
- Industry Alignment: Designed to meet the needs of highly regulated industries including aerospace and defense, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, energy, telecommunications and government.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Supports workforce, contractor, partner, supplier, consumer and citizen identity types in one secure solution.
- Low-Code Customization: Support for flexible and adaptive workflow, enabling administrators to build custom user journeys, approval flows, and access policies.
- Standards-Based Integration: Easily connects and manage applications with SAML, OpenID, OAuth, SCIM, Open Banking APIs (FAPI and CDR), FHIR and more.
- Proven Security Credentials: Backed by ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Kantara certifications, ensuring robust protection from day one.
USE CASES
Real-World Examples of Access One in Action
- Financial Services: A major financial services organization uses Access One to streamline secure access for over 100 member banks and credit unions. Partner onboarding time dropped from 10 days to a few hours, reducing operational costs and improving user satisfaction.
- Telecommunications: A global telecom provider leverages Access One to manage workforce, partner and consumer identities. New hires are granted immediate access to essential tools and partners onboarded in hours, reducing IT workload by 40%.
PROOF POINTS
Backed by Results and Industry Data
- $4.8M – Average cost of a data breach (IBM). Access One prevents unauthorized access with strong MFA and credential management.
- 55% – Percentage of breaches caused by third-party access (Gartner). Access One’s third-party governance reduces this risk.
- 80%+ – Time reduction in provisioning through automation and policy-based workflows.
- 6- to 10-day reduction – In average onboarding time for suppliers and external users.
- Real-time visibility – Into user access, entitlements, and audit logs for internal and external identities.
BENEFITS & ROI
Drive Operational Efficiency While Enhancing Compliance and Security
Access One doesn’t just improve access management—it delivers measurable business value across the organization:
- Operational Efficiency: Speed up onboarding, reduce manual provisioning, and empower users with self-service tools.
- Risk Reduction: Apply least privilege principles, remove orphaned accounts, and ensure secure credentialing.
- Compliance Readiness: Automate reviews, collect audit trails, and align with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Cost Savings: Lower help desk volume, reduce licensing waste, and avoid fines due to non-compliance or breach incidents.
- User Satisfaction: Frictionless login experience, mobile-friendly access, and simplified onboarding improve adoption and reduce frustration.
SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
Full-Service SaaS Delivery with Built-In Governance
Access One includes comprehensive support and managed services to help customers maximize success:
- 24/7 Monitoring & Support: Global support team with SLAs, real-time incident response, and proactive maintenance.
- Professional Services: Setup assistance, security policy consultation, directory integration, and role design.
- Managed Services: Optional administration support for tenant management, application onboarding, and governance configuration.
- Built-in Governance: Tools for attestation, certification, and continuous access reviews ensure ongoing compliance.
Customers can also access knowledge bases, best practices, and ongoing updates as part of the solution’s continuous improvement model.
Ready to Simplify and Secure Access Management?
Access One empowers your organization to modernize identity and access management with a secure, flexible, and built-for-scale solution. Whether you’re securing supplier collaboration or automating internal onboarding, Access One delivers control, speed, and confidence.