Zygon

Zygon is a modern Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform designed to secure the sprawling SaaS ecosystem of modern enterprises. It provides IT and security teams with deep visibility into both managed and unmanaged cloud applications, effectively tackling the risks associated with 'Shadow IT.' By consolidating identity data from various sources—including Identity Providers (IdPs), email headers, and browser-based usage—Zygon builds a comprehensive, real-time inventory of every account within an organization. The platform enables organizations to automate critical identity lifecycle tasks that were previously manual and error-prone. This includes streamlined user onboarding, automated offboarding (deprovisioning), and recurring access reviews required for compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Unlike traditional IGA solutions that often require complex, long-term deployments, Zygon emphasizes speed and ease of use, allowing teams to gain actionable security insights and start automating workflows within hours of initial setup.

Zygon distinguishes itself from legacy IGA players like SailPoint and Okta through its focus on 'long-tail' SaaS applications and rapid time-to-value. While traditional tools excel at managing core enterprise applications through SCIM and deep integrations, they often leave a significant blind spot: the hundreds of smaller, unmanaged SaaS tools used by various departments. Zygon’s discovery engine specifically targets this Shadow IT by analyzing fragmented identity footprints across IdPs, HRIS, and even email communication, providing a complete 360-degree view that competitors often miss. Furthermore, Zygon's 'Copilot' browser extension allows security teams to manage and automate user access directly within any application's interface, effectively bypassing the limitations of applications that lack APIs or SCIM support. This pragmatic approach to automation ensures that even the most niche software can be included in governance workflows. Additionally, Zygon’s implementation is significantly faster than industry averages; where traditional IGA deployments can take months, Zygon users report seeing results and completing their first automated access reviews within 24 hours. This combination of exhaustive discovery, universal application support, and rapid deployment makes Zygon a superior choice for agile organizations that need comprehensive security without the overhead of heavy-duty legacy systems.

• SMB
• Mid-Market
• Enterprise