09/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/15/2025 09:58
Adopting modern IGA is not without its challenges for federal agencies, particularly the need to integrate with legacy systems. However, the strategic benefits of a unified, cloud-native platform far outweigh this hurdle.
Accountability: Modern IGA provides a complete audit trail for every access decision, fulfilling the rigorous reporting requirements of oversight bodies like the GAO. This shifts agencies from a reactive "audit-preparation" model to a proactive state of continuous readiness.
Improved efficiency and lower cost: Automating manual workflows leads to significant cost savings. The Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study found that Okta Identity Governance can deliver $1.1 million in improved identity governance efficiency savings over three years, and an additional $232,000 in avoided audit preparation and compliance reporting costs over the same period.
Accelerated time to value: A comprehensive, cloud-native IGA solution can be deployed significantly faster than traditional legacy systems, with customers achieving payback in less than six months and a return on investment of 211% over three years.
Ultimately, modern IGA is an essential tool for building a more secure and efficient government.
If you're ready to learn more about how Okta's IGA solution can help your agency unify access management and identity governance to unlock security use cases and cost savings, download our guide on Automating Identity Lifecycle Management for increased security.
Existing customers interested in getting hands-on with Okta Identity Governance can contact their Okta account team or [email protected].