Blogs
Remote work may have been good for you, but was it good for your company?
While many of us found it comfy and cozy to be at home, watch our favorite Netflix shows, and get our work done side-by-side on our laptops during the pandemic, hackers sought this as the best opportunity for a data breach! The rushed response to COVID-19 by many companies had made them neglect the need […]
How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning helps in MFA
Securing user profiles has been the foremost priority of any organization, since the surge of cybersecurity-related crimes. Even in ancient times, a person’s credibility was confirmed by questioning “something you know” and the same password system was used to authenticate a user’s identity when systems were introduced. The year 1986, included another factor of “something […]
What is Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)?
There are millions of people around the world who use different services provided by various brands to make life easier for them. But what does it take for a customer to switch to another brand? The answer is quite simple: Experience. One bad experience from the brand can send a customer in the other direction. […]
Here’s why you need to set up Multi-Factor Authentication for your accounts right away
98% of us have been caught in the vicious cycle of having to log in through Two-factor Authentication to our Google, Facebook, or even our Rockstar Game accounts for playing GTA V! In fact, many of us need to use it every day to log in to our work or school accounts. But ever wondered […]
Which is better, a world with biometrics or without?
Every human on Earth has unique features and a unique personality. Right from the use of fingerprints for business transactions in 500 BC to facial recognition for Driver Alert Systems in modern-day automobiles, biometrics has been used to provide a secure and convenient way for authentication purposes. To find out more about the current advancements […]
Implementing Cloud Azure MFA for ASA VPN and Cisco AnyConnect
Why do we need to protect Cisco VPN? Typically, a Cisco VPN client uses a user ID and password to connect to the corporate network. This is very insecure way of connecting, in order to make the connectivity more secure we need to include second factor authentication method. In this blog post we are showing […]
How to Integrate Biometric Authentication with Active Directory
Integrating biometric authentication with Active Directory can be a simple process. If you already use Azure Active Directory, it’s as simple as using the built-in MFA. If you’re not using Azure, there are other options, like Okta, that we recommend. Here’s a guide. What is biometric authentication? Biometric authentication refers to fingerprints, facial recognition, […]
Top 8 CyberArk Pros and Cons
CyberArk pros and cons are straightforward and easy to understand. CyberArk is an identity and access management solution for enterprises. While CyberArk historically focused only on Privileged Account Access, their recent acquisition of Idaptive makes CyberArk a complete IAM solution offering SSO and MFA. Here’s an overview. What is CyberArk? CyberArk is an identity management […]
Okta vs CyberArk: How to choose?
Okta is our preferred Single Sign On and Multi-Factor Authentication solution that offers modular PAM tools, too. CyberArk was historically a PAM solution as CyberArk Vault. However, CyberArk recently acquired Idaptive to offer a complete IAM solution stack. Which is right for your company? Here’s a quick guide. What is CyberArk? CyberArk offers CyberArk Vault […]
Cyber Security Manager Salary vs Consultant Costs
Cyber Security Manager Salary is obviously a primary consideration when hiring an in-house, full-time security team. But is a full-time employee a better solution than outsourcing a security consultant? It makes sense to compare the costs and benefits of full-time employees, versus outsourcing a managed security service provider. Often an MSSP can offer a better […]
The Guide to Biometric Voice Authentication
Biometric voice authentication is a great option for specific identity management and sign-on circumstances. Here’s a guide to when and why we recommend and implement voice authentication for clients. What is biometric voice authentication? Biometric voice authentication uses your voice to verify account identity. Everybody’s voice is different, based on their own biology (i.e., mouth […]
The Guide to CyberArk Competitors
CyberArk competitors include Okta, BeyondTrust, Thycotic, Remediant, and Centrify. They’re all Identity and Access Management solutions, and we implement them for clients regularly. What are their main differences, and why should your business choose one over the other? Some competitors are .NET-friendlier, and some simply cost less. Here’s a guide. What is CyberArk? CyberArk […]