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What is decentralized identity?
Decentralized identity, also referred to as self-sovereign identity, is a model for identity management that gives individuals control over their own data. It is a concept that almost certainly will play a role in digital identity...
How and why threat actors target Microsoft Active Directory
New vulnerabilities in Active Directory emerge regularly, and unpatched old ones and misconfigurations open doors for attackers.
How to mitigate Active Directory attacks that use the KrbRelayUp toolset
Attackers are using the KrbRelayUp toolset to compromise Kerberos in on-premises Active Directory networks. This two-step process should protect you.
Patching the latest Active Directory vulnerabilities is not enough
Follow these steps after running the November and May Microsoft updates to fully address Active Directory vulnerabilities.
Thoma Bravo's $6.9B SailPoint deal brings IAM to security portfolio
SailPoint's IAM (identity access management) capabilities fill a gap in private equity firm Thoma Bravo's cybersecurity portfolio.
Attivo Networks expands Active Directory protection
Domain Controller solution guards against bad behavior from unmanaged devices.
Active Directory security updates: What you need to know
These Active Directory updates address critical privilege bypass and elevation vulnerabilities. Implement them now if you can.
Supply chain attacks show why you should be wary of third-party providers
The weak link in your enterprise security might lie with partners and suppliers. Here’s how to understand and mitigate that risk.
How to hack a phone: 7 common attack methods explained
Mobile security often beats PCs, but users can still be fooled and smartphones can still be hacked. Here’s what you need to watch for.
One Identity acquires OneLogin in bid to offer consolidated IAM suite
In a move to offer its customers a consolidated suite of security applications, One Identity has acquired OneLogin, an IAM (identity and access management) provider, adding to its own set of PAM (privileged access management, IGA...
The 10 most powerful cybersecurity companies
What makes these 10 security vendors the biggest power players? We break it down.
6 vulnerabilities Microsoft hasn't patched (or can't)
Your IT and security admins need to be aware of these unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilities so that they can mitigate them in other ways.
How to review password quality in Active Directory
Regular reviews of the effectiveness of user, admin, and service passwords stored in Active Directory is a good idea. Here's how one password review tool works.
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How to check for Active Directory Certificate Services misconfigurations
Recently discovered Microsoft Windows AD CS configuration errors could give attackers account and domain control. Here's how to audit AD CS for vulnerable configurations.
What is IAM? Identity and access management explained
IAM is a set of processes, policies, and tools for controlling user access to critical information within an organization.
How one multicloud-based business manages security controls
AppsFlyer processes 80 terabytes of data a day across multiple cloud hosting services. It scales its security needs by keeping a close eye on identity governance and access controls.
Using open source for identity projects: 8 considerations
Consider these eight points to decide whether you can securely use open-source code in your identity management projects.
Tech Primer
What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...