Leaving Fragmented Identity Systems Behind
SEEFAR is an international social enterprise that designs and delivers digital platforms, research tools, and data-driven programs across multiple regions. As its digital footprint expanded, the organization relied on separate authentication systems for internal tools, research platforms, and partner-facing applications.
Single Sign-On (SSO) was initially absent, making it difficult to provide seamless access across systems while maintaining strong security controls.
"As our platforms evolved, managing access across different applications became increasingly difficult. Each system had its own login logic, and this made both user experience and maintenance more complex."
Operating across different geographies and partners, SEEFAR also had to support diverse user groups, each with varying access needs and security requirements.
"Every project and partner environment is different, and a lot of legacy systems were still in use."
Standardizing Authentication with SSO
To address these challenges, SEEFAR modernized its core platforms and standardized authentication using a centralized SSO solution. This enabled users to securely access multiple applications using a single set of credentials.
By adopting industry-standard authentication and authorization protocols, SEEFAR ensured smooth integration with existing systems while enabling scalability for future platforms. The SSO implementation also aligned with SEEFAR's commitment to data protection and secure access.
"We wanted an authentication approach that was secure, flexible, and easy to integrate. SSO allowed us to unify identity management without rebuilding every application from scratch."
Faster Development and Lower Maintenance Overhead
As a mission-driven organization, SEEFAR carefully evaluates technology investments to ensure they deliver value, security, and long-term sustainability. Moving authentication to a dedicated identity platform required careful planning, internal alignment, and clear justification.
"It required detailed evaluation and internal approvals. But we knew centralized identity management would reduce long-term costs and technical risk."
Once deployed, the benefits became clear. Development teams were able to focus more on core platform features and less on maintaining custom authentication logic.
"Identity is complex, and it's not something we want to reinvent for every project. With SSO in place, we no longer worry about authentication on a day-to-day basis."
Reduced Support Requests and Better User Experience
From the outset, SSO simplified access for staff, researchers, and partners. Users no longer needed to manage multiple passwords, resulting in fewer login issues and reduced support requests.
"Our teams immediately noticed fewer access-related problems. Password resets dropped, and onboarding new users became much faster."
The SSO solution also enabled self-service account management, allowing users to securely manage their credentials without depending on technical support.
A Secure Foundation for Future Growth
With SSO as a core part of its digital infrastructure, SEEFAR is well-positioned to scale its platforms, onboard new partners, and adopt advanced authentication capabilities over time.
"SSO has become a foundational layer for everything we build. It gives us confidence that our platforms are secure, scalable, and easy to use—now and in the future."