Zoho Directory: Unified Identity and Access Management

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Unified Security Control

In today's complex, multi-cloud environment, managing user identities and access across dozens of applications can be a security nightmare and a massive drain on IT resources. Zoho Directory solves this challenge by providing a robust, cloud-native Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution. It acts as the central hub for your entire organisation, offering Single Sign-On (SSO), secure authentication, and a consolidated view of all users, groups, and connected services - streamlining operations and significantly enhancing your security posture.

Key Benefits Of Choosing Zoho Directory

Seamless Ecosystem Integration

Leverage built-in integrations for thousands of popular cloud and on-premise applications, ensuring a smooth and consistent user experience across your entire software stack.

Simplified Compliance & Auditing

Maintain an organized, auditable record of all user activities and access permissions, making it easier to meet regulatory compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Enhanced Security Posture

Implement strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) and granular access policies to protect against unauthorised access and common cyber threats like phishing and credential stuffing.

Drastic Time Savings For IT

Automate the entire user lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, and eliminate the need for manual provisioning across disparate applications. This frees up IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

Key Benefits Of Choosing Zoho Directory

Single Sign On (SSO)

Give employees one set of credentials to access all their work applications, boosting productivity and minimising password fatigue. 


Adaptive MFA

Go beyond simple passwords with risk-based authentication that dynamically adjusts security requirements based on user location, device, and behaviour. 

User Provisioning

Automatically create, update, and deactivate user accounts in connected third-party apps based on changes made in the Zoho Directory, ensuring immediate access control.

User Management

Manage all user identities, roles, and groups from a single, intuitive dashboard, replacing outdated, fragmented directory services.

Policy Based Access

Define precise rules for who can access which application and under what conditions, enabling least-privilege access across your organisation. 


Device Management

Connect with mobile device management (MDM) solutions to ensure only compliant and authorised devices can access corporate resources.