Control who gets access to what — and keep your systems secure.

Control who gets access to what — and keep your systems secure.

When people join, move roles, switch teams or leave your business, how do you manage their access to files, systems and tools?

If the answer is “manually,” “vaguely,” or “it depends who remembers,” it’s time for something better.

LeftBrain helps fast-moving businesses design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions that are structured, scalable and secure — without slowing your team down.

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What is Identity and Access Management?

IAM is the system that governs how people prove who they are (identity) and what they are allowed to access (access).

It applies to everything from email and cloud drives to databases, design tools, financial software and even Wi-Fi.

A basic IAM setup might involve usernames and passwords.

A mature IAM system might include:

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Group-based access control
• Single sign-on (SSO)
• Role-specific permissions
• Conditional access (based on device, location, or time)
• Logging, auditing and alerting

Done well, IAM protects your data, speeds up onboarding and reduces risk — all without creating admin headaches.

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Why IAM matters now more than ever

As your team grows, your access risks grow too. Without structured IAM:

1. Leavers retain access to sensitive systems
2. Contractors can see more than they should
3. New joiners get access to everything “just in case”
4. Licences get wasted on users who don’t need them
5. Your business is vulnerable to phishing, privilege creep and compliance breaches

IAM is not just about technology — it’s about protecting your team, your clients and your data from day one.

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How LeftBrain approaches IAM

IAM is not a product. It’s a solution — made up of the right combination of tools, policies and workflows.

At LeftBrain, we guide you through every step:

Step 1: Audit and discovery

We review your current identity setup:

• How are users created and removed?
• What tools and systems do people access?
• Are permissions linked to roles or managed ad hoc?
• Are there any open access risks or legacy accounts?
• Are you using any existing IAM features from tools like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365?

We often find clients already pay for tools that just need to be configured properly.

Step 2: Design

We work with you to decide what level of IAM is right based on your risk appetite, team structure and business needs.

We help you:

• Define user roles, groups and permissions
• Choose authentication methods (passwords, MFA, biometric, device-based)
• Map access to your existing tools and platforms
• Identify gaps, duplications or unnecessary exposure

This process balances security with user experience — so access is tight where it matters, and smooth where it needs to be.

Step 3: Implementation

We build and configure your IAM system using the most appropriate tools for your stack:

• Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 controls
• Cloud IAM tools like Okta, JumpCloud or Azure AD
• Device-based controls via MDM
• File-level access in Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint and more

We make sure the rollout is smooth, clear and documented.

Step 4: Monitoring and management

We provide ongoing support to:

• Adjust permissions when roles change
• Spot suspicious behaviour or login attempts
• Review access regularly
• Support onboarding and offboarding
• Keep logs for compliance and audits

IAM is not one-and-done. It’s a living system — and we help you keep it up to date.

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IAM for compliance and security

IAM is central to frameworks like:

• ISO 27001
• Cyber Essentials
• GDPR
• SOC 2

We help you create a system that’s not only practical but also compliant:

• Every user has a named account
• Permissions are based on roles, not gut feel
• Departing employees are fully removed
• Admin access is tightly controlled and monitored
• Policies are documented and reviewable

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What this unlocks for your business

For leadership

• Fewer breaches and access risks
• Better licence management
• A system that scales with the team

For IT and ops

• Less manual work
• Easier onboarding and offboarding
• Clear oversight of who has access to what

For compliance and security leads

• Aligned to certification frameworks
• Proper logs and audit trails
• Lower internal risk surface

For your team

• Secure access to what they need
• No waiting around for permissions
• Fewer credentials to manage

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Why LeftBrain

IAM is not about pushing expensive software. It’s about creating a secure, usable access structure that works for your business.

We know which tools to use, how to configure them, and how to roll them out with minimal disruption.

Most importantly, we help you make smart decisions — balancing cost, complexity and risk — so your IAM setup fits where your business is today and where it’s going.

“Working with LeftBrain keeps our network and data secure and saves us money in the long run, helping us to best serve and protect the intellectual property and trade secrets of our clients.”