Strategies for secure identity management in hybrid environments

In this Help Net Security interview, Charlotte Wylie, SVP and Deputy CSO at Okta, discusses the challenges of managing user identities across hybrid IT environments. She emphasizes balancing and adopting comprehensive security controls, including cloud… Continue reading Strategies for secure identity management in hybrid environments

How can the energy sector bolster its resilience to ransomware attacks?

Since it plays a vital role in every functioning society, the energy sector has always been a prime target for state-backed cybercriminals. The cyber threats targeting this industry have grown significantly in recent years, as geopolitical tensions hav… Continue reading How can the energy sector bolster its resilience to ransomware attacks?

How much does cloud-based identity expand your attack surface?

We all know using a cloud-based identity provider (IdP) expands your attack surface, but just how big does that attack surface get? And can we even know for sure? As Michael Jordan once said, “Get the fundamentals down, and the level of everything you … Continue reading How much does cloud-based identity expand your attack surface?

8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense

Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to ex… Continue reading 8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s framework defines federal policy, but it can be used by private enterprises, too. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

How organizations can navigate identity security risks in 2024

Managing IAM challenges in hybrid IT environments requires a holistic approach, integrating solutions and automating processes to ensure effective access controls and operational efficiency. In this Help Net Security interview, Deepak Taneja, CEO of Zi… Continue reading How organizations can navigate identity security risks in 2024

How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection

In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the promises and implications of decentralized identity (DCI) in cybersecurity. By redistributing identity management responsibilities among issuers, hold… Continue reading How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection

What is Azure AD B2B?

Discover the benefits of using Azure AD B2B in your organization. Learn how it can improve collaboration and streamline access for external partners, and boost your users’ productivity, safely and securely. What is Azure B2B? Microsoft Entra B2B (formerly Azure AD B2B) is a feature/service within the Microsoft Entra ID that allows collaboration between your…

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Enhanced Data Governance: Microsoft Purview Now Supports Scanning Fabric Items

Microsoft has recently added support for Fabric items to its Microsoft Purview service. The new feature allows IT admins to scan a Fabric tenant and view metadata and lineage from Fabric items such as Power BI. Microsoft Fabric is a new end-to-end data and analytics platform built on Microsoft’s OneLake Data Lake. It offers various…

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What is Azure AD B2C?

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) B2C is a cloud-based customer identity and access management service that provides business-to-customer (B2C) Identity-as-a-Service. It allows organizations to secure and manage their customer-facing applications – so external parties can seamlessly sign up and log in. Learn more about the features and benefits of Azure AD B2C below. What is…

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