Google Cloud Server Authentication

Google Cloud Platform™ (GCP) has become a popular alternative to AWS® and Azure®. All three platforms have become quite successful, and IT organizations are shifting their server infrastructure to the cloud. The question for IT admins a… Continue reading Google Cloud Server Authentication

AWS® Cloud Directory vs Active Directory®

Amazon has recently introduced a new service on its AWS® platform, called Cloud Directory. Because of its name, many IT organizations immediately jump to the conclusion that it is a replacement for the on-prem identity provider. Traditionally, the… Continue reading AWS® Cloud Directory vs Active Directory®

Cloud RADIUS competition

It is interesting that cloud RADIUS competition is a trend in the IT network market these days. Even just a few years ago, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) protocols within IT networks were a fairly rare occurrence. Despite it being … Continue reading Cloud RADIUS competition

What is an Identity Cloud?

A new term is being thrown around in the IT management world—identity cloud. But, what is an identity cloud, and how can it help you and your organization? With the advent of modern microservices, the concept of an identity cloud is quite interes… Continue reading What is an Identity Cloud?

AWS® Cloud Server Authentication Microservice

Amazon Web Services (AWS®) has been adept at providing all kinds of different microservices for IT, development, and DevOps organizations. Considering the microservice market, the concept of authentication as a microservice has been gaining some s… Continue reading AWS® Cloud Server Authentication Microservice

Virtual Cloud Identity Provider

A new category of identity management solution is creating a quite a stir in the world of IT. It’s called a virtual cloud identity provider, and it’s being used to integrate user identities into one platform while connecting them to a wide … Continue reading Virtual Cloud Identity Provider

AWS® Cloud Directory vs JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service®

There’s recently been some confusion about what a cloud directory is. Last year, Amazon announced their AWS® Cloud Directory service. Then, there is another cloud directory service called JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service® that is … Continue reading AWS® Cloud Directory vs JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service®

Secure Token and FileVault®

When Apple® introduced FileVault® years ago, IT admins were thrilled. When it comes to security mechanisms, a way to automatically encrypt a drive is a powerful tool. Over the years, Apple has continued to evolve their functionality, and most… Continue reading Secure Token and FileVault®

Google Cloud Identity™ as a Domain Controller?

With the dramatic changes to modern IT networks and a continued shift to the cloud, IT organizations are trying to figure out what tools and solutions they can use to replace on-prem IT components. Google Cloud Identity™ has been considered by ma… Continue reading Google Cloud Identity™ as a Domain Controller?