Enterprise identity and access management
Identity and access management tools are integral to maintaining data security in the enterprise. Here you'll find information on passwords, authentication and Web access control. Browse the identity management and access control topics below for the latest news, expert advice, learning tools and more.
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Enterprise identity and access management News
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September 15, 2020
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Sep'20
Gartner: Privileged access management a must in 2020
Gartner's 2020 Security & Risk Management Summit focused on the importance of privileged access management to cybersecurity as threat actors increasingly target admin credentials.
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August 18, 2020
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Aug'20
Asigra Cloud Backup piles on extra layers of cyberdefense
As cybercriminals circumvent immutable backup by stealing admin credentials, Asigra 14.2 counters with Deep MFA, asking for permission whenever changes to backup policies are made.
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July 29, 2020
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Jul'20
IBM: Compromised credentials led to higher data breach costs
The average total cost of a data breach is $3.86 million, according to new research from IBM and the Ponemon Institute, and compromised credentials are the biggest reason why.
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July 23, 2020
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Jul'20
'Meow' attacks wipe more than 1,000 exposed databases
A new threat has hit more than 1,000 unsecured databases on ElasticSearch, MongoDB and other platforms, destroying data and replacing files with a single word: meow.
Enterprise identity and access management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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access control
Access control is a security technique that regulates who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment. Continue Reading
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biometrics
Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics. Continue Reading
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X.509 certificate
An X.509 certificate is a digital certificate that uses the widely accepted international X.509 public key infrastructure standard to verify that a public key belongs to the user, computer or service identity contained within the certificate. Continue Reading
Evaluate Enterprise identity and access management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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IoT biometrics play a greater role in workplaces
Organizations can use biometric interfaces to increase workplace security and employee safety through sensors and surveillance, but employers must also evaluate potential effects. Continue Reading
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The pros and cons of biometric authentication
Hoping for a passwordless future? Multifactor authentication using biometrics may be the answer. Consider the pros, cons and implications of biometric authentication before deploying. Continue Reading
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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
Manage Enterprise identity and access management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Combination of new, old tech driving remote access security
The massive shift to home-based workforces left IT vulnerable to unexpected threats, but organizations are combining old and new strategies to maintain remote access security. Continue Reading
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Manage unsuccessful login attempts with account lockout policy
Learn how to create account lockout policies that detail how many unsuccessful login attempts are allowed before a password lockout in order to prevent credential-based attacks. Continue Reading
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Remote work fuels identity and access management market
Channel partners have an opportunity to help customers adopt and implement identity and access management programs across their organizations. Learn more about IAM offerings. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Enterprise identity and access management Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Securing Active Directory also involves good backup practices
The 'Active Directory Administration Cookbook' covers what admins can do in advance to bring the identity and access management platform back online after an attack. Continue Reading
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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
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Active Directory replication troubleshooting tips and tools
When replication between domain controllers breaks down, just about everything else will grind to a halt. These utilities can help pinpoint the Active Directory issues. Continue Reading