What is Cloud Identity?
Cloud Identity is Google’s Identity-as-a-Service platform. The service provides centralized user and device management, Single Sign-On for cloud applications, and Mobile Device Management. Cloud Identity is the foundation for GCP access management.
Core Features
- Single Sign-On: SSO for GCP, SaaS apps, and custom applications
- Multi-Factor Authentication: Phishing-resistant MFA with security keys
- Mobile Device Management: Device policies for iOS and Android
- Context-Aware Access: Access based on user, device, and location
- Directory Sync: Synchronization with Active Directory or LDAP
Common Use Cases
GCP Access Management
Cloud Identity as the basis for IAM in Google Cloud. Users are managed centrally, access rights controlled via IAM roles.
Multi-Cloud Identity
Cloud Identity as a central identity provider for GCP, AWS, and Azure. Federation enables SSO across cloud boundaries.
Workforce Identity
Manage employee identities for cloud resources without full Google Workspace. Ideal for companies with existing email infrastructure.
Benefits
- No local infrastructure for identity management
- Native integration with all Google services
- Modern security features like phishing-resistant MFA
- Free tier for basic requirements
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with Cloud Identity: identity strategy, federation setup, MDM rollout, and security hardening.
Available Tiers & Options
Free
- Basic identity management
- SSO for GCP
- Limited features
Premium
- Advanced security
- Device management
- Context-aware access
- Per-user pricing
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud Identity?
Cloud Identity is Google's Identity-as-a-Service platform. It manages users, devices, and provides SSO for cloud and SaaS applications.
How does Cloud Identity differ from Google Workspace?
Cloud Identity provides only identity management without Gmail, Docs, etc. It's for companies using GCP without Workspace.
What does Cloud Identity Premium offer additionally?
Premium offers advanced security, Mobile Device Management, Context-Aware Access, and Security Center.
Can I integrate Cloud Identity with Azure AD?
Yes, Cloud Identity supports federation with Azure AD, Okta, and other SAML/OIDC identity providers.
How is Cloud Identity billed?
Cloud Identity Free is free for basic identity management. Premium costs per user per month.
