Identity and access management

Identity is often considered the perimeter in infosec, especially as traditional enterprise perimeters dissolve. Identity and access management is critical to maintain data security. From passwords to multifactor authentication, SSO to biometrics, get the latest advice on IAM here.

November 15, 2021 15 Nov'21
Microsoft releases out-of-band update for Windows Server

Less than a week after November's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released an unscheduled security update for Windows Server to address an authentication vulnerability.
May 14, 2021 14 May'21
'Scheme flooding' bug threatens to sink user privacy

Researchers have uncovered a blind spot in web security that opens the door for tracking across multiple browsers and thwarts common privacy protections like incognito and VPN.
April 05, 2021 05 Apr'21
Remote work increases demand for zero-trust security

One year after lockdowns and office closures prompted a massive, hurried move to remote work, many enterprises are reexamining their security posture.
March 04, 2021 04 Mar'21
Microsoft makes passwordless push in Azure Active Directory

To adapt to security challenges like remote work and increasingly sophisticated threats, Microsoft is building a passwordless ecosystem within Azure Active Directory.

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How to create a company password policy, with template

Use these guidelines and our free template to ensure your company's password policy sets the ground rules for strong and effective password creation and use. Continue Reading
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard for sharing security information about identity, authentication and authorization across different systems. Continue Reading
RSA algorithm (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)

The RSA algorithm (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) is the basis of a cryptosystem -- a suite of cryptographic algorithms that are used for specific security services or purposes -- which enables public key encryption and is widely used to secure sensitive ... Continue Reading

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Passwordless authentication issues to address before adoption

The technology for passwordless authentication exists, but challenges remain. Companies must grapple with differing use cases, legacy software, adoption costs and more. Continue Reading
Blockchain for identity management: Implications to consider

Blockchain has changed the way IAM authenticates digital identities. Consider these 14 implications when asking how and where IAM can benefit your organization. Continue Reading
What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. Continue Reading

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Why you should plan to upgrade to Azure AD Connect v2 soon

Administrators who rely on an Azure AD Connect v1 version for hybrid identity with Office 365 should prepare for the impending retirement of several technologies in the utility. Continue Reading
Enterprise password security guidelines in a nutshell

In this concise guide to passwords, experts at Cyber Tec outline the security problems that put enterprises at risk and offer answers on how to solve them. Continue Reading
Top 5 password hygiene tips and best practices

Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data -- making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe. Continue Reading

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Use a decentralized identity framework to reduce enterprise risk

To reduce the risk of identity theft for customers, partners and employees, companies should look at integrating a decentralized identity framework into existing infrastructure. Continue Reading
6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues

Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues. Continue Reading
In biometrics, security concerns span technical, legal and ethical

Biometrics are increasingly being used for enterprise security, but they are not without technical, legal and ethical concerns, which teams must address before deployment. Continue Reading