High Sierra Authentication Errors with FileVault®

Many IT admins are encountering macOS® High Sierra authentication errors with FileVault® enabled. This problem is completely breaking the model and the processes that IT organizations use to manage Mac® users and systems. While the issue… Continue reading High Sierra Authentication Errors with FileVault®

What Are the Best Okta® Alternatives for Startups?

As more startups emerge and begin taking their identity security seriously, IT admins working for these organizations are searching for smart, cost-effective ways to control access to their IT resources. Finding and employing highly scalable, robust IT… Continue reading What Are the Best Okta® Alternatives for Startups?

The Battle of Directory Services vs SSO

The identity management space is getting more complex, but in doing so, more interesting. It used to be that everything was based off of the core identity provider, Microsoft® Active Directory® (AD or MAD). Today, though, a new generation of … Continue reading The Battle of Directory Services vs SSO

Comparing Ping Identity® and JumpCloud®

  Comparing Ping Identity® and JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service® isn’t really an apples to apples comparison. Each identity management solution has the ability to access different types of IT resources, so comparing them is n… Continue reading Comparing Ping Identity® and JumpCloud®

Comparing Azure® Active Directory® and Okta®

As more IT organizations begin to shift their identity management infrastructure to the cloud, the competition for SaaS identity management solutions is heating up. In the web application single sign-on, also known as SSO, landscape, it is often Azure&… Continue reading Comparing Azure® Active Directory® and Okta®

Directory-as-a-Service® Replacement

As more IT admins look to shift their directory services to the cloud, many are coming across the leading solution, JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service®. As a part of preparing to move from an on-prem identity provider to Directory-as-a-Service… Continue reading Directory-as-a-Service® Replacement

Mac Management Replacement

The traditional methods of managing Mac® systems and users aren’t working. Some options require a handful of add-ons to function properly; others can’t leverage the necessary resources for end users. IT admins have been struggling with… Continue reading Mac Management Replacement

Cloud Only Active Directory®

Is there such a thing as a cloud only Active Directory®? Well, the quick and easy answer is no, at least not from Microsoft®. But, the concept of a cloud directory is very much alive and well, and available, albeit with an interesting twist: … Continue reading Cloud Only Active Directory®

Cloud Directory Tool

If you’re looking around the web and wondering if there’s a cloud directory tool that can be helpful for your IT organization—you’re not alone. The short answer is yes. Without a doubt, you can shift your directory services solu… Continue reading Cloud Directory Tool

Free Cloud Active Directory®

Is there a free cloud Active Directory® alternative? Well, while it may not be free for an unlimited number of users, JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service® is free for 10 users, forever. JumpCloud Directory-as-a-Service is reimagining Activ… Continue reading Free Cloud Active Directory®