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Using Azure Functions for SSO

Azure Functions in Microsoft Entra are extremely powerful and easy to implement using whatever programming language you choose. Where we have seen these be leveraged most often is when using Entra for SAML based SSO. Often times a Service Provider may need a claim that just doesn’t exist in your Entra tenant or you simply…

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SailPoint IIQ e-Fix patch IIQSR-940 and IIQ plugins

On November 3, 2025, SailPoint published e-Fix patch IIQSR-940 for IIQ security vulnerability CVE-2025-10280. This patch takes the form of an updated Java class, SailPointResponseFilter.class (a servlet filter), along with an updated web.xml. Unfortunately, this e-Fix also unintentionally breaks plugins relying on jQuery plugins for their UI functions. This includes at least two supported Instrumental…

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IIQ 8.5 and Instrumental ID software

IIQ 8.5 was released on July 15, 2025! Instrumental Identity architects have already downloaded the new IIQ 8.5 software package, installed it on our sandbox and demo servers, poked it, prodded it, and analyzed the compatibility of our software. Here’s what we’ve found. ✅ UI Enhancer: Completely compatible with IIQ 8.5! I will be adding…

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Leveraging an Open Source Self-Service Password Manager

Commercial Password Management solutions are often relatively expensive and not the most flexible when it comes to various configuration elements such as what text to display, what workflows to follow and how to integrate with other applications and directories that require password synchronization. Additionally, we often encounter many of our customers that have built their…

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Identity Works @ SailPoint Developer Days ’23

Identity Works had the privilege of presenting at the first annual SailPoint Developer Days conference.  Our team of expert consultants provided valuable insights into what we have done with SailPoint IdentityIQ and presented on 4 different topics. Check out our recorded presentations below: Matching & Merging Identities from Multiple Authoritative Sources (presented by Mark Earnest)…

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Higher Education Implementation Suite

Identity Works LLC has been in the field for decades working across all verticals, but we often find ourselves working with colleges and universities. Over the years, we have solved many of the complex challenges with multi-personas and access policies that exist in higher education. We frequently hear “our setup is unique, we have this homegrown…

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IDW SailPoint IIQ Query Plugin

Have you ever needed to query data directly from your IIQ database for reporting? Have you ever wanted to test a SailPoint filter or HQL query before you used it in a role membership rule? Have you ever wondered why your IIQ Filters behave the way they do? Have you ever needed a Filter String…

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