SAP Identity Authentication Service (IAS) is a solution in the area of identity and access management. As an integral part of SAP's security portfolio, IAS provides companies with a robust platform to manage the authentication and authorisation of users efficiently.

- Central authentication platformIAS serves as a central hub for authenticating users across various SAP and non-SAP applications, ensuring a consistent and secure user experience.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)At a time when cyber security is of paramount importance, IAS is strengthening security by integrating MFA, which provides an additional layer of protection against unauthorised access.
- Cloud-native and scalableAs a cloud-based solution, IAS offers companies the flexibility and scalability they need to adapt to changing business requirements.
- Seamless integrationIAS is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing SAP landscapes, which greatly simplifies the implementation process and promotes user acceptance.
- User-friendly self-service portalUsers can manage their own credentials and settings via an intuitive self-service portal, reducing the administrative burden on IT teams.
- Risk-based authenticationIAS can analyse user behaviour and request different authentication methods based on the detected risk.
- Global data centre networkWith data centres all over the world, IAS guarantees reliable and fast authentication for companies of any size and in any region.