Identity Modernization with Microsoft Entra Suite at Bayer 04
Initial Situation & Client Profile
In addition to professional soccer, Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen operates a large number of organizational, administrative and operational processes involving hundreds of user accounts – from employees and coaching teams to temporary staff on match days.
As complexity grew, the existing identity processes became an increasing burden: manual processes, email-controlled approvals and a classic VPN led to high costs and security risks.
Our success story shows how Bayer 04 established a modern, automated and zero-trust-oriented access landscape together with SITS and Microsoft.
Client: Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH
Industry: Professional sports, event operations & club organization
Our Services: Consulting, architecture & IAM implementation, automation of joiner/mover/leaver processes, governance optimization, introduction of identity-based access, implementation of the Microsoft Entra Suite
The Challenge
The main question: How can we make the transition from manual, fragmented processes to automated, secure and consistent identity management that works for every department and remains scalable in the long term?
Implementation
Using lifecycle workflows from the Microsoft Entra Suite, all changes in the HR system were transferred directly and securely to the IT systems, without any manual intermediate steps. This not only significantly reduced the burden on IT, but also increased data quality and response speed.
At the same time, uniform approval and recertification processes were introduced. Responsibilities in HR, IT and among application managers were clearly defined and transferred to automated processes.
One milestone was the switch from broad network access to application-specific access control, supported by conditional access, security attributes and central guidelines. This has reduced risks and significantly improved the work processes of all employees, from matchday assistants to administrators.
The Result
The switch to identity-based access increases both security and the user experience. The burden on IT is sustainably reduced, while the organization as a whole becomes more resilient and future-proof.
Today, Bayer 04 benefits from an automated, clearly structured access strategy based on zero-trust principles and a strong partnership with SITS and Microsoft.
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