What's the Difference Between IAM and IGA?

Keeper Security

Feb 5, 2026

Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) are typically mentioned together, but they serve different purposes in identity security. In this short video, learn the key differences between IAM and IGA, why organizations need both and how KeeperPAM extends identity security into privileged environments.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-00:19 Introduction

00:20-00:37 Key Difference Between IAM and IGA

00:38-00:49 What is IAM?

00:50-01:02 What is IGA?

01:03-01:21 Other Differences Between IAM and IGA

01:22-01:46 How KeeperPAM Applies to IAM and IGA

01:47-2:03 Final Thoughts