🌐 REST API

Overview

Lumos provides a comprehensive REST API that enables programmatic data ingestion that allow external systems to push identity data into Lumos or pull data for analysis and custom workflows. This integration pattern is particularly valuable for organizations building custom identity management pipelines or integrating Lumos with existing automation frameworks.

Key Features

• Programmatic Access: Automate tasks like user creation, attribute updates, or entitlement assignments through standard HTTP calls.
• Event-Driven or Scheduled: Integrate with internal events (e.g., user hired) or run routine data sync jobs.
• Language Agnostic: Can be implemented using any programming language that supports HTTP requests.

Real-World Example

• Scenario: A technology firm has an existing microservices architecture where a custom portal tracks consultants across multiple projects. When a new consultant is added, the portal invokes Lumos’s REST API to provision accounts in project-specific SaaS tools instantly.
• Outcome: The firm maintains its homegrown system while seamlessly extending its functionality for automated identity governance.

Benefits

1. Flexibility & Speed: Integrate identity governance into custom applications without waiting for specialized connectors.
2. Scalable Architecture: Use standard DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) to manage integration code.
3. Near Real-Time Updates: Trigger immediate changes, ensuring that your identity data is always up-to-date.

Considerations

• Development Overhead: Building and maintaining API calls requires internal development resources.
• Security & Rate Limits: Properly secure API tokens and handle any rate limits imposed by Lumos or your internal systems.
• Testing & Monitoring: Thoroughly test integration scripts or services to avoid partial updates.