At uStudio, we prioritize the security and accuracy of user management by implementing real-time user provisioning and deprovisioning. This process ensures that user accounts are automatically created, updated, or deactivated in uStudio based on their status in your organization's employee identity system.
Why Real-time Provisioning and Deprovisioning Matters
Without real-time user provisioning and deprovisioning, user accounts in uStudio rely on manual updates to reflect changes in employment status. While our system effectively manages access through Single Sign-On (SSO), keeping user activation status accurate in the uStudio dashboard depends on real-time updates from your identity provider.
If manual updates are used, a former employee might still be able to access the application and content for a short period until their login session naturally expires. Additionally, the activated user count in the uStudio product and dashboard will not be accurate, potentially leading to an inflated view of activated users.
Establishing this automated connection ensures that user accounts are promptly updated, keeping your user data accurate, securing content access, and providing a true reflection of user status.
How uStudio Implements Automated User Management
We resolve this by leveraging the SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) protocol. SCIM allows your identity provider (such as an HR system or directory service) to automatically push updates regarding user status directly into uStudio. This includes provisioning new users, updating existing user information (such as group membership), and deactivating user accounts when employees leave the company or change roles.
Benefits of SCIM Integration
- Accuracy: Your activated user count in uStudio will always be up-to-date, providing a clear understanding of platform usage and saturation.
- Security: Automated deprovisioning ensures that only current employees have access to uStudio, reducing the risk of unauthorized access by revoking their access as soon as their status is changed in the identity provider.
- Efficiency: Streamlines user management by eliminating the need for manual updates, saving time and reducing the likelihood of errors.
Enabling Real-time User Management
Contact support@ustudio.com to start the configuration process. We will collaborate with your IT team to establish the necessary connection between your identity provider and uStudio.
Once systems are connected, your identity provider will automatically send user updates to uStudio. This ensures that any changes in user status are reflected immediately, without the need for manual intervention or user logins.
