October 14, 2024 at 11:42AM Jerrid Powell’s shooting spree in Beverly Hills led to his swift capture, aided by Flock Safety’s crime-solving technology. The company has become a key player in public safety, solving 10% of U.S. crimes. Flock Safety is enhancing security by integrating identity management solutions from Okta and Permiso to better manage … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 10:05AM In today’s digital landscape, sophisticated threats from criminal organizations and nation-states challenge security. The traditional moat-and-castle framework is outdated, giving way to a zero-trust model emphasizing identity verification. With AI’s rise, a robust identity-centric approach is crucial for securing data and facilitating seamless, secure collaboration across organizations. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 05:08AM Recent reports indicate that stolen identity credentials account for 61% of data breaches, with the average breach costing $4.88 million in 2024. Organizations are urged to adopt proactive security measures, such as customer identity and access management (CIAM) platforms, to enhance protection against cyber attacks. Okta offers insightful webinars on … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 07:28AM The article discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered identity management in cybersecurity. It highlights how AI can enhance operational efficiency, achieve cyber-resilience, and secure access while simplifying identity management. The use of AI models for risk detection, access management, and entitlement management is also explained, emphasizing the importance of using … Read more
October 3, 2024 at 11:42AM Traditional perimeter-based security measures are no longer sufficient in today’s distributed cloud environments. The shift to a new gold standard of enterprise security, “zero trust,” emphasizes the importance of managing both human and non-human identities. Mismanaged identities have led to high-profile breaches, highlighting the need for comprehensive and continuous visibility, … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 02:32AM Hydden, a new identity management startup, has secured $4.4 million seed funding. It provides visibility and management of an organization’s entire identity environment, including access to on-premises and cloud applications. Hydden aims to simplify identity management for security teams, acknowledging the complexities and risks associated with modern identity landscapes. From … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 07:51AM The text discusses the concept of passwordless authentication and its potential benefits and challenges for organizations. While passwordless authentication offers enhanced security and improved user experience, it also presents challenges such as legacy system compatibility, user adoption, backup authentication methods, biometric data privacy concerns, and regulatory considerations. The text also … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 10:34AM Identity verification is crucial for IT security, with stolen credentials being a common attack vector. Trust anchors, such as government-issued documents, institutional databases, biometric data, and third-party verification services, play a vital role in confirming individuals’ identities. Their use reduces fraud risk but also presents challenges, such as data security … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 10:09AM CISOs face growing pressure as data breaches dominate headlines. The SEC’s new disclosure requirements put more accountability on them, recognizing identity management as crucial. IAM should report to CISOs and separate from IT to ensure effective governance. Implementing identity protection and micro-segmentation can mitigate breaches. CISOs need more organizational power … Read more
July 26, 2024 at 10:39AM Evo Security, an Austin-based startup, raised $6 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total to around $15 million. The investment was led by TechOperators and supported by other firms. The company offers cloud-based MFA and SSO technologies to protect MSPs and SMBs from cyberattacks and plans to … Read more