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.
Top Stories
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News
28 Oct 2021
Twitter details internal Yubico security key rollout
Following last year's breach, Twitter obtained 100% security key enrollment from its 5,500 internal employee accounts within a month of the cutover date. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
Researcher cracks 70% of neighborhood Wi-Fi passwords
A CyberArk researcher showed that $50 worth of hardware and some attack scripts are all you need to break into home and small business Wi-Fi networks. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2017
Advanced endpoint protection takes on the latest exploits
Advanced endpoint protection is arriving from all quarters -- machine learning, crafty sandboxes, behavior analytics. Learn how tech advances are being applied to endpoints. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2017
Do thoughts of your least secure endpoint keep you up at night?
Some days, 'secure endpoint' feels like an oxymoron, but that soon may change. From smart sandboxes to advanced behavior analytics, learn what's new in endpoint security technologies. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2017
Machine learning in cybersecurity is coming to IAM systems
Machine learning in cybersecurity applications for identity management systems are becoming more common today. But will algorithms be the best option for authenticating and authorizing users? Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2017
Ping embeds multifactor authentication security in mobile apps
At the 2017 Cloud Identity Summit, Ping Identity launched a new software development kit that will embed multifactor authentication security features in mobile apps. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 May 2017
How SSH key management and security can be improved
The widespread use of SSH keys is posing security risks for enterprises due to poor tracking and management. Expert Michael Cobb explains how some best practices can regain control over SSH. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 May 2017
How did a Slack vulnerability expose user authentication tokens?
A Slack vulnerability exposed user authentication tokens and enabled hackers to access private data. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how and why this hack was successful. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 May 2017
Avoid privilege creep from the software development team
Too often, privilege creep occurs via the software development team, the result of pressure to update or launch apps. Learn what tools and tactics can counter privilege creep. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Apr 2017
Start redrawing your identity and access management roadmap
Securing enterprise systems and information requires an IAM roadmap that helps you identify effective policy, technology and tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2017
Identity and access management strategy: Time to modernize?
More likely than not, your company's identity and access management strategy needs an update. Learn how to decide if that's the case and, if so, what you should do now. Continue Reading
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Guide
11 Apr 2017
How to deal with Identity and access management systems
An identity and access management system is increasingly essential to corporate security, but technological advances have made managing an IAM more complex than ever. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Mar 2009
From the gateway to the application: Effective access control strategies
Organizations need to strike a balance between so-called front-door access control and more fine grained controls established within an application itself. This article discusses the difference between products designed to set access at the gateway and complementary application-level controls. You'll learn how gateway-based access control works, the value in managing authorization in a centralized manner and the access control functions left for the application to perform. You'll also learn the role each variety of control plays in moving an organization toward single sign-on. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2008
How to lay the foundation for role entitlement management
Role entitlement management is a daunting task, however, there are steps you can take to lay the foundation for a successful management process. In this tip, expert Rick Lawhorn details these seven steps. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2008
Key management challenges and best practices
Key management is essential to a successful encryption project. In this tip, expert Randy Nash explains the challenges financial organizations face when implementing key management and some of the best practices to overcome them. Continue Reading