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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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
Enterprise identity and access management News
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August 14, 2019
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Latest news from the Black Hat 2019 conference
Learn the latest from this year's Black Hat conference, Aug. 3 to 8. Our team is in Las Vegas to report on what's new in information security risks, trends and defense tactics.
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August 08, 2019
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'Dupe' there it is: SAML authentication bypass threatens Microsoft
Micro Focus security researchers demonstrated a new technique, dubbed 'dupe key confusion,' which allows threat actors to bypass Microsoft's SAML token validation.
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July 24, 2019
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Citrix breach blamed on poor password security
An investigation revealed the password spraying attack that gave malicious actors access to Citrix systems resulted in only some business documents being stolen.
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July 19, 2019
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Enzoic for Active Directory brings continuous password protection
Updates to Enzoic for Active Directory include NIST-compliant Continuous Password Protection, checking passwords against a live database of common or vulnerable passwords.
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New tech steers identity and access management evolution
IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading
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digital signature
A digital signature is a mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software or digital document. Continue Reading
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How to limit the cloud security blast radius of credential attacks
Explore how the security blast radius concept, which has admins evaluating how to assess and limit the damage of a threat, can be applied to cloud identity and access management. 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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Azure AD Premium P1 vs. P2: Which is right for you?
Microsoft's cloud-based Active Directory has different features than the on-premises version, and you'll need to do your homework to decide which premium version is a better fit. Continue Reading
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Why is third-party risk management essential to cybersecurity?
Attackers know third parties hold many of the keys to the enterprise network, so third-party risk management is crucial for security professionals. Continue Reading
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The benefits of IAM can far outweigh the costs
Identity and access management is a critical piece of enterprise information security. But the benefits of IAM go beyond illuminating who -- and what -- might be using your network. Continue Reading
Manage Enterprise identity and access management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Is your identity management up to the task?
IAM is an organization's best defense for its weakest link, end users. Make sure you're following the right framework and keeping your tools honed and ready for battle. Continue Reading
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Managing identity and access well unlocks strong security
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Construct a solid Active Directory password policy
Most user authentication still relies on a strong password to keep attackers at bay. Here's how to keep your guard up without adding to your administrative workload. 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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How to detect and defend against a TCP port 445 exploit and attacks
The WannaCry TCP port 445 exploit returned the spotlight to Microsoft's long-abused networking port. Network security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to detect and defend against such attacks. Continue Reading
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Best practices to conduct a user access review
User entitlement reviews ensure employees only have access to essential systems and unauthorized employees -- or miscreants -- don't. Learn how to conduct an audit of user privileges. Continue Reading
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Building the best incident response framework for your enterprise
Understanding the incident response framework standards and how to build the best framework for your organization is essential to preventing threats and mitigating cyber incidents. Continue Reading