Securing Access: Addressing Identity Management Challenges in the Energy Sector

The IDC Perspective examines the implementation of SailPoint IdentityIQ IAM at SOCAR Turkiye, which demonstrates the increasing importance of centralized identity governance, automated access control, and regulatory compliance in modern enterprise environments. As organizations expand their digital ecosystems and operate across diverse industries, the ability to manage identities efficiently, enforce security policies, and streamline compliance processes becomes a critical business requirement. "Through a phased integration strategy, automation-driven identity life-cycle management, and real-time monitoring capabilities, SOCAR Turkiye successfully enhanced its security posture, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence. By addressing challenges such as manual access provisioning, lack of visibility, and complex regulatory requirements, the organization transitioned into a scalable, future-ready IAM framework that supports growth, risk mitigation, and evolving security demands. SOCAR Turkiye's approach provides a benchmark for identity governance best practices, demonstrating how a well-implemented IAM solution can drive business agility, security resilience, and regulatory confidence in a rapidly changing digital landscape," said Yesim Arac Ozturk, senior research manager, IT Security, IDC Turkiye