Compliance-Driven IAM Architecture: Designing for SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR

Compliance-Driven IAM Architecture: Designing for SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR TL;DR Compliance isn’t optional. But most IAM architectures fail audits anyway. SOX requires segregation of duties and quarterly access certifications. HIPAA mandates unique user identification and automatic logoff. PCI-DSS demands restricted access to cardholder data and quarterly reviews. GDPR requires data minimization and right to erasure. And you’ve got to satisfy all of them simultaneously—usually with the same IAM infrastructure....

January 12, 2026 · 28 min · Jay Klinkowsky