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Term · 30. Big4 Advisory Framing

Cloud-Native Identity

Analyst Concept Source: Big4
Vendor CNCF Introduced by: Big4 (Deloitte / PwC / EY / KPMG)

Definition

Big4 advisory framing for identity systems designed specifically for cloud architectures — multi-tenant SaaS delivery, API-first, microservices-based, workload identity federation. Distinct from cloud-hosted legacy IDM (which is on-prem architecture lifted to cloud VMs). Foundation of modern IAM modernization roadmaps.

Application
Regulatory: Deloitte / PwC / EY / KPMG advisory framings · CNCF — SPIFFE / SPIRE specs
Standards & regulations
  • Big4
  • CNCF