Identity Methods

What Identity Methods does

Identity Methods Ltd is a UK-headquartered, consultancy-led cybersecurity and identity firm founded in 2011 by Ian Collard. The company specialises in Identity and Access Management (IAM), data security and cyber threat services for blue-chip enterprise and government clients across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, operating from Brighton, Hove and Dartford with 11-50 employees.

Its core proprietary product is Cloudentify, a multi-tenanted cloud identity platform (IAMaaS) targeted at Managed Service Providers and Cloud Service Providers, built on Docker containers and supporting OAuth 2, OpenID Connect, SAML, OData, social login, two-factor authentication, and ABAC/RBAC policy enforcement. Around this proprietary asset, Identity Methods delivers a broad partner-product resale and implementation portfolio spanning Ping Identity, Saviynt, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Fortinet, IBM, Centrify, Beta Systems, Brainwave, PlainID, iWelcome, SecureAuth, SMS Passcode, Camouflage, Mendix, and Callsign (AI-driven authentication).

The business generates revenue across three streams: professional services (architecture, technical delivery, business analysis, strategic advisory and project/programme management using a hybrid PRINCE2/Agile methodology), software solutions (resale and implementation of best-of-breed vendor products), and managed services (lifecycle engagements functioning as a 'virtual part of client organisations'). GTM is enterprise-direct sales led by Sales Director Jamie Capildeo and (more recently) Andy Britnell as Interim RVP Sales UK, augmented by vendor co-sell and a G-Cloud public-sector channel. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with multi-year contracts anchored in regulated verticals: banking and finance, insurance, legal, central and local government, manufacturing and FMCG.

Name

Identity Methods

Legal name

Identity Methods Ltd

Website

https://identitymethods.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Identity Methods is a UK consultancy founded in 2011 that delivers Identity and Access Management, data security and cyber threat services to blue-chip enterprise and government clients across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, combining professional services, managed services and partner-software resale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity and Access Management

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Security Services (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust) (BPAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity Orchestration & Policy (Zero Trust Access, Conditional Access) (HDADAAAL), Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (SAML/OIDC, Identity Providers) (HDAEAJAB), User Lifecycle Provisioning & SCIM Automation (HDAEAJAK), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Identity access management
• Data masking solutions
• Cyber security consulting
• Privileged access management
• GDPR compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Consultancy services including Architecture and Design, Technical Delivery, Business Analysis, Strategic Advisory, and Project and Programme Management using hybrid PRINCE2/Agile methodology.
2. Software Solutions: Resale and implementation of best-of-breed vendor products including IBM, ForgeRock, CyberArk, Centrify, Beta Systems, and others for IAM and data security.
3. Managed Services: Lifecycle services engaging on a regular basis to maintain security postures and compliance, functioning as a virtual part of client organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Identity Methods is a consultancy-led security firm delivering Identity and Access Management, data security, and cyber threat solutions to Blue Chip enterprise and government clients. It combines professional services (architecture, technical delivery, business analysis, strategic advisory, project management) with resale and implementation of best-of-breed vendor products and its proprietary Cloudentify IAMaaS platform, covering the full identity and information lifecycle.

Product overview

Identity Methods is a consultancy-led security company that operates primarily as an IAM services firm, combining professional services with a portfolio of best-of-breed partner products to deliver end-to-end solutions covering every aspect of the identity and information lifecycle. Their core proprietary offering is Cloudentify, a multi-tenanted cloud identity platform for MSPs and CSPs. Their product portfolio centers on partnerships with leading IAM vendors: Ping Identity (multi-factor authentication, SSO, federation, directory, and provisioning), Saviynt (cloud security and identity governance), Mendix (low-code application development platform), PlainID (policy-based access control and authorization), Brainwave Identity GRC (identity analytics and risk management), iWelcome (IDaaS for consumer and employee identity), and ForgeRock (identity platform for people, devices, and things). Identity Methods also offers professional services including Architecture and Design, Technical Delivery, Business Analysis, Strategic Advisory, and Project and Programme Management, using methodologies such as PRINCE2/Agile hybrid approaches. They work across sectors including banking/finance, government, FMCG, oil and gas, retail, telecommunications, and insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloudentify IAMaaS Platform Multi-tenanted cloud identity platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). Provides authentication services (OpenID Connect, SAML, social login including Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator), authorization services (OAuth 2 with consent-based and consent-assumed modes, ABAC and RBAC policies via XACML REST/JSON endpoint), provisioning and synchronization, and a multi-tenant directory based on ViewDS technology exposed via OData API. Integrates with AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM Watson, and Active Directory Federation Services.
• Architecture and Design Services Consultancy service focused on IDAM as a business process rather than just technology. Industry veterans design enterprise IAM architectures drawing on experience with major international systems integrators and consulting advisory houses. Targeted at enterprises planning IDAM transformation.
• Technical Delivery Services End-to-end design, build, and delivery of IDAM projects across all major industry verticals using a hybrid PRINCE2/Agile approach to ensure delivery on time and within budget. Targeted at enterprises implementing IDAM platforms and integrations.
• Business Analysis Services Business process and change management advisory helping clients streamline the use of their IAM systems, strategically combining the needs of business units with governance and audit. Targeted at organisations seeking to optimise IAM-related business processes.
• Strategic Advisory Services Advisory on tackling business challenges related to new business processes, application development or consumption, and Cloud adoption. Uses innovation methods to drive efficiency, collaboration, and improvement. Targeted at enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
• Project and Programme Management Services Programme and project management using a hybrid PRINCE2/Agile methodology. Transition and transformation projects are mapped and managed through to completion on time and on budget. Targeted at enterprises running IAM, security, or compliance transformation programmes.
• Identity Management Solutions Consultancy-led solution covering all aspects of Identity and Access Management for Enterprise, Cloud, and Mobile environments. Use cases include single sign-on, access controls, audit trails and reporting, BYOD and device security, and regulatory compliance. Targeted at Tier 1 banks, financial institutions, and enterprises.
• Data Masking Solutions Enterprise-class data masking solutions for securing sensitive data using obfuscation, redaction, strong encryption, and other masking techniques, deployed on a mixture of database platforms via enterprise deployment or as a service. Targeted at organisations in finance, insurance, education, and healthcare.
• Cyber Security Solutions Cyber vulnerability analysis and attack surface reduction using ISO27001:2013, NIST 800-53, SANS 20, and OWASP standards. Focuses on the points that matter and creates solutions that work. Targeted at organisations requiring cyber threat assessment and security posture improvement.
• Ping Identity Platform Comprehensive suite of identity products delivering secure access to all applications, including PingOne cloud (IDaaS for cloud SSO and MFA), PingFederate (software-based federation server integrating with existing infrastructure), and PingAccess (web and API access server). Resold and implemented by Identity Methods. Targeted at enterprises requiring federated identity and SSO.
• Saviynt Cloud Identity Governance Cloud Security and Identity Governance platform enabling enterprises to secure applications, data, and infrastructure in a single platform for Cloud (Office 365, AWS, Salesforce, Workday) and Enterprise (SAP, Oracle EBS) environments. Pioneers IGA 2.0 with advanced risk analytics and fine-grained privilege management. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• ForgeRock Identity Platform Identity platform for tying people, devices, and connected things to a secure, unique digital identity that holds their data. Creates a secure digital ecosystem for premier businesses and governments. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• Brainwave Identity GRC Identity Analytics and Intelligence solution that helps businesses identify and mitigate the risks of fraud and data breach. Automates governance processes such as recertification campaigns and access requests, and complements existing IAM investments with prepackaged analytics. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• PlainID Authorization Platform Agile, standards-based policy management platform acting as a master policy layer that manages multiple policies seamlessly between all facets of IAM, separating business logic (authorization policy) from technical implementation. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• iWelcome IDaaS Platform Enterprise-by-design IDaaS platform providing Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) for large organisations, with full GDPR compliance, lifecycle management, and cloud architecture for connecting employees and consumers. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• Centrify Server Suite Identity management and auditing solution for big data environments that leverages an organisation's existing Active Directory infrastructure to deliver access control, privilege management, and user-level auditing across cloud, mobile, and on-premises environments. Resold and implemented by Identity Methods.
• Managed Services Lifecycle services engaging on a regular basis to maintain security postures and compliance, functioning as a virtual part of client organisations. Targeted at enterprises requiring ongoing IAM, data security, and compliance management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helping organisations reduce risk of fines, breaches of regulation, brand damage and loss of revenue
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration30 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SaviyntcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 April 2018Partnership announced April 2018 to provide increased access to cloud identity governance and security solutions. Saviynt is a leading provider of Cloud Security and Identity Governance solutions enabling enterprises to secure applications, data and infrastructure in a single platform for Cloud and Enterprise environments.
• CallsigncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2018Partnership announced February 2018 allowing Callsign's AI-based authentication platform to integrate with Identity Methods' consultancy-led IAM solutions. This partnership is the first for Callsign in the UK and extends their footprint across the UK market while providing Identity Methods customers access to Intelligence Driven Authentication (IDA) solution using deep learning for device, location and behaviour analytics.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSelect software vendor partner for IAM and security solutions. IBM security solutions provide enterprises protection from complex IT security threats while reducing costs.
• ForgeRockcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey technology partner for digital identity platform. ForgeRock identity and access management platform creates secure digital ecosystem for people, devices and connected things.
• CyberArkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partner focused on striking down targeted cyber threats that make their way inside enterprises to attack the heart of IT infrastructure. Over 2,000 global businesses trust CyberArk.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in network security providing unified threat management solutions and network security appliances in both hardware and virtualised form factors.
• CentrifycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for identity management and auditing for big data environments, leveraging existing Active Directory infrastructure for access control, privilege management and user-level auditing.
• Beta SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider of IAM solutions designed for international companies and industries that process large volumes of data, offering Fast Forward IAM standardised implementation.
• Ping IdentitycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing comprehensive suite of identity products including PingOne cloud IDaaS, PingFederate federation server, and PingAccess server for web and API access.
• BrainwavecoreTechnology or IntegrationIdentity Analytics and Intelligence solution helping businesses identify and mitigate risks of fraud and data breach through automated governance processes and prepackaged analytics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iC Consult Group: Germany-headquartered pure-play IAM consultancy delivering advisory, implementation, and managed services across IGA, PAM, and CIAM. Closest European peer to Identity Methods in services-led IAM delivery model.
• IDMWORKS: North American IAM/IDaaS services firm focused on enterprise identity deployments, workforce and customer IAM, and managed IAM operations. Directly comparable services model and vendor-agnostic approach.
• Edgile: US-based security and identity consultancy delivering IAM/IGA strategy, implementation, and managed services for regulated industries. Highly comparable boutique-services model with similar vendor partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Okta: Leading cloud-native IDaaS platform for workforce and customer identity. Represents the broader incumbent that partners like Ping and Saviynt compete against, and against which Identity Methods' Cloudentify IAMaaS must ultimately position.
• Ping Identity: Enterprise identity platform for SSO, federation, and access management. Both a core partner and a competitive incumbent in the federation/SSO space where Identity Methods delivers professional services.
• SailPoint: Identity governance and administration (IGA) market leader. Competes directly in the IGA segment of Identity Methods' delivery portfolio (alongside Saviynt) and increasingly into AI-driven identity security.
• One Identity (by Quest): Unified identity security platform spanning IGA, PAM, and AD management. A broader incumbent offering that competes with multiple Identity Methods partner products (e.g., Saviynt, Beta Systems) on consolidated buying motions.
• Optiv: Large US security solutions integrator delivering advisory, integration, and managed services across IAM, cyber, and risk. Represents the scaled-services incumbent that Identity Methods competes against for enterprise IAM programs.

Emerging players

• Ilantus Services: Boutique IAM-focused services and product firm with strong Converged IAM platform presence. Comparable in scale and vertical focus to Identity Methods, with similar mid-market and regulated-industry positioning.
• Beta Systems Software: European IAM vendor focused on IGA and access governance for large, data-intensive enterprises. A current Identity Methods partner and direct European IGA competitor in the same regulated-vertical pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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