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.

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 26, 2021 26 Mar'21
Jumio CEO discusses new $150 million funding round

Jumio CEO Robert Prigge talks about Jumio's new funding round and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Jumio's digital identity verification and fraud prevention business.
March 17, 2021 17 Mar'21
SolarWinds hackers stole Mimecast source code

The investigation into a stolen Mimecast-issued digital certificate is now complete, and the vendor said the initial intrusion was Sunburst malware in the SolarWinds Orion platform.
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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PKI (public key infrastructure)

PKI (public key infrastructure) is the underlying framework that enables entities -- users and servers -- to securely exchange information using digital certificates. Continue Reading
cyber hijacking

Cyber hijacking, or computer hijacking, is a type of network security attack in which the attacker takes control of computer systems, software programs and/or network communications. Continue Reading
challenge-response authentication

In computer security, challenge-response authentication is a set of protocols used to protect digital assets and services from unauthorized users, programs or activities. Continue Reading

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Ultimate guide to cybersecurity incident response

Learn actionable incident response strategies that your IT and enterprise security teams can use to meet today's security threats and vulnerabilities more effectively. Continue Reading
10 leading incident response vendors for 2021

Incident response vendors offer a variety of specialized tools to help organizations plan and manage their overall cybersecurity posture. Learn about 10 of them here. Continue Reading
Top incident response tools to boost network protection

Incident response tools can help organizations identify, prevent and respond to malware exploits, ransomware and other targeted cybersecurity attacks. Continue Reading

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Utilizing existing tech to achieve zero-trust security

A zero-trust security model can immediately be used to address current gaps and provide a secure foundation for managing risk going forward, from both internal and external threats. Continue Reading
Stay in control with Azure AD Privileged Identity Management

Rampant use of elevated privileges can prove hazardous to enterprises. Rein in access and manage resource access with help from this Azure Active Directory feature. Continue Reading
Building an 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

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How to fix the top 5 cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Check out the top five cybersecurity vulnerabilities and find out how to prevent data loss or exposure, whether the problem is end-user gullibility, inadequate network monitoring or poor endpoint security defenses. Continue Reading
Microsoft Cloud App Security aims to expand your defenses

Data center security tools have little control over the plethora of SaaS apps used in the enterprise. A Microsoft offering attempts to bridge that gap to ward off threats. Continue Reading
CERT vs. CSIRT vs. SOC: What's the difference?

What's in a name? Parse the true differences between a CERT, a CSIRT, a CIRT and a SOC, before you decide what's best for your organization. Continue Reading