Introduction

Modern enterprises operate in diverse IT landscapes, blending SaaS applications, on-premise systems, legacy tools, and custom-built solutions. Lumos stands as a versatile autonomous identity platform, offering seamless integration across all these environments. Whether you're orchestrating identity lifecycles in cloud-native ecosystems or bringing automation to legacy directories, Lumos adapts to your needs, helping you govern access, streamline workflows, and meet compliance mandates.

Why Lumos?

🕸️ Universal Reach: Connect to any system—cloud, hybrid, on-premise or custom.
🛠️ Flexibility: Supports standardized protocols, pre-built connectors, and custom integrations.
📈 Scalability: Handles high data volumes and complex architectures.
🔐 Security-First: Adheres to industry-leading security practices across all integrations.

This guide is a comprehensive resource to help identity architects and administrators leverage Lumos' full potential. It outlines various integration patterns, their capabilities, and real-world applications, empowering you to design a solution that fits your unique requirements.

Integration Patterns Overview

Lumos offers a rich suite of integration patterns designed to address specific identity governance scenarios. Below is a high-level summary to help you navigate the available options.

Integration Strategy	Best Use Cases	Capabilities	Benefits	Considerations
☁️SaaS Integration	Cloud-based applications like AWS, Office 365, GitHub, Salesforce	Full Lifecycle Management (R/W)	Pre-built connectors, real-time sync, minimal setup	Connectors require periodic updates
🔄SCIM	SCIM 2.0-supported applications	Full Lifecycle Management (R/W)	Standards-compliant, reduces custom development effort	Limited to SCIM-compatible systems
📂Directory Integration	Active Directory, LDAP	Full Lifecycle Management (R/W)	Real-time synchronization, hybrid identity support	Requires Lumos Agent deployment
🛢️Database Integration (JDBC)	JDBC-compatible databases	Full Lifecycle Management (R/W)	Direct SQL access, supports structured queries	Requires secure database credentials
🔌Custom Connector SDK	Unique or proprietary systems	Full Lifecycle Management (R/W)	High flexibility, ideal for custom and legacy systems	Development expertise required
📄Flat File (CSV)	Legacy systems, bulk updates	Ingestion (R)	Simple and cost-effective for non-API systems	Focused on ingestion
🌐REST API	Custom pipelines and integrations	Ingestion (R)	Supports programmatic uploads and automated workflows	Requires development of API integration
🤖Webhooks	Event-driven workflows	Lifecycle Management (W)	Automates provisioning, integrates with custom workflows	Requires secure webhook implementation
🤹Manual Tasks	Systems needing human intervention	Lifecycle Management (W)	Centralized task tracking, integrates approvals	Suitable for human-in-the-loop processes
🎫ITSM Integration	ITSM-driven workflows (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)	Lifecycle Management (W)	Automated ticketing, status updates, compliance alignment	Requires ITSM tool setup

Conclusion

Lumos offers versatile integration strategies that cater to nearly every scenario—spanning fully automated SaaS connectors, standards-based SCIM endpoints, database integrations, manual interventions, and more. By understanding the nuances of each pattern, you can craft a comprehensive identity governance solution that aligns with your organization’s technical landscape, compliance needs, and business objectives. Whether you operate a cloud-first enterprise or maintain large on-premise infrastructures, Lumos provides the building blocks to securely and efficiently manage user identities and their permissions across your entire environment.