Identity & Access
Identity and access architecture defines who can reach systems, under what conditions, and with what level of trust. Quokka Advisory designs identity-first access models across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, with a focus on reducing implicit trust and ensuring access decisions remain enforceable under real operating conditions.
What this domain covers
This domain focuses on how identity is used as the primary control point across systems, networks, and platforms. Access is designed deliberately, with clear boundaries between users, services, devices, and workloads.
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Quokka Advisory designs identity and access models that align with how systems are actually operated. Roles, entitlements, and trust relationships are structured so access remains understandable, enforceable, and resilient to change.
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Identity is integrated with network and platform controls to ensure access intent is enforced consistently, rather than relying on location or static credentials.
Why it matters
Access sprawl is a common source of operational and security risk. Over time, permissions accumulate, service accounts persist beyond their purpose, and access paths become difficult to reason about.
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When identity is not treated as part of system design, controls become brittle. This leads to workarounds, shared credentials, and loss of confidence in enforcement mechanisms.
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This domain exists to ensure access remains controlled, auditable, and operable as environments evolve.
What this looks like in practice
Work in this domain typically includes:
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Identity architecture covering users, devices, services, and workloads
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Access models aligned to operational roles and system boundaries
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Integration of identity with network and platform enforcement points
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Reduction of standing privilege through scoped and conditional access
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Design of authentication and authorisation flows that tolerate failure
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Validation that access controls remain effective during change
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The emphasis is on access that supports operations without relying on implicit trust.
How this connects to other domains
Identity enforcement depends on network structure, platform boundaries, and visibility into system state. Decisions made here directly affect governance, protection, automation, and operational awareness.
For this reason, identity and access design is coordinated closely with network segmentation, infrastructure decisions, and observability considerations.