Identity Management Day is an online awareness event that aims to educate people about the perils of storing their digital identities, by raising awareness, sharing expert advice, with the support of various vendors that deal in the security and identity management space. You can participate in this event as a consumer or an organization. Understanding the […]
The “least Privilege” comes from the “Principle of Least Privilege“(POLP) which simply means that each unit in an organization (including users and applications) should be provided only with minimum access to resources required to complete its task, by hiding other complexities of the organization. How are these Privileges decided and granted? As per the organization’s security policy, privileges may be […]
Virtual Private Networks-(VPN’s) are generally meant to provide a safe ‘tunnel’- i.e., nothing but an encrypted connection, through which your web session can travel so as to protect your privacy and security from nosy hackers or prying eyes. More specifically, corporate VPN’s are intended to provide secure access to companies’ resources such as databases, Software to remote […]
According to Gartner’s research, providing a unified experience, replacing homegrown solutions, and streamlining operations are key factors that drive the need for a Customer identity and access management solution in a digital business. A basic Customer identity and access management system provides these advantages for a business and its customers. 1. Streamlined customer […]
What is Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)? Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) is a software solution that combines login with customer information storage and monitoring at a single location connected to all customer-focused systems. CIAM provides you with a centralized client database that connects you to all other applications and services. A customer-side CIAM […]
In today’s world, many companies rely on internet and technology to do business. Cybersecurity initiatives are taken by the companies to protect data and confidential information from the intruders, hackers, and cyber-criminals. Some organizations may choose to set up an internal cyber-security unit and while some may choose to outsource it. A MSSP can be operated in-house or remotely, often via […]
Due to increasing cyber threats, organizations are looking forward to implementing the best IAM strategies to protect their data and resources. While there may be different IAM solutions that may meet your needs, let’s talk about NetIQ – Microfocus. What is NetIQ? NetIQ is a platform that provides complete identity access and management solutions comprising user […]
Firstly, Who is a Managed Security Service Provider? An MSSP is an outsourced IT service provider who monitors and manages an organization’s system. They also protect an organization from cyberattack. Other services they provide are VPN management, spam blocking, virus detection, and also manage an organization’s system up gradation and changes. In other words, they provide round-the-clock […]
Most of us would have experienced a situation where we need to access data, reports and information within our organization. Unfortunately, many a times we would not have permission to access the required information and request for the same. At times we tend to misplace the access details and, that is when the situation can […]
Wouldn’t it be good to ignore the “clutter” around privileged accounts and be informed immediately when there are signs of misuse of privileged accounts? According to Forrester, 80 percent of infringements are likely to include Privileged Accounts. If you don’t have a system in place, a stolen credential can never be detected by your organisation. […]
According to The Economist, “Data is the most valuable resource, leaving behind the oil”. The motivation for most of the data-breach incidents can be well understood by this fact. While many factors are responsible for data breach incidents, lack of efficient identity management solutions, have proved to be one of the foremost causes of data-breach […]
While many industries provide IGA services, we have a conception that the top providers of the industry can provide the best services. One such leading IGA service provider is the Oracle Identity Governance(OIG), formerly known as Oracle Identity Manager (OIM). Here is a quick guide to learn more about OIG. What is IGA? All the […]