Core Security (formerly Courion)
Core Security’s Access Assurance Suite (formerly Courion) is an IGA platform providing identity lifecycle automation (joiner/mover/leaver), access request and approval workflows, periodic access reviews/certifications, and automated password management. It is positioned as part of Core Security’s IGA portfolio within Fortra.
Key Capabilities
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Lifecycle automation & fulfillment: Policy-driven provisioning/deprovisioning via software connectors; Core Provisioning acts as the back-end fulfillment engine for access changes.
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Access request & governance: Centralized request/approval workflows with periodic access certifications to support audit and least-privilege programs.
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Password management: Built-in self-service password reset and automated password management reduce help desk load and risk.
Limitations
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Not an IdP/SSO platform: Public materials emphasize IGA (provisioning, governance, password) rather than web SSO/token issuance.
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Legacy/IAM scope: Some deployment artifacts (branding, module names) trace to earlier Courion/Core Security eras.
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Brand/lifecycle complexity: Ownership and branding changed multiple times (Courion→Core Security 2016; solutions acquired by HelpSystems/Fortra 2019; HelpSystems→Fortra 2022). Teams should reconcile contracts, support portals, and product names.
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Public technical depth: While solution briefs describe capabilities, detailed connector catalogs, API references, or SCIM specifics are not prominently published.