06.12.2024 - Introduction to Biometric Authentication

Modern access control is based on three types of factors — something you have, something you know and something you are. Something you have might include an access card or key. Something you know would be a password or PIN. The last factor is one that some people consider to be the most secure — something you are, meaning something that is a physical part of you. Authentication using this type of factor is referred to as biometrics.

06.10.2024 - The Importance of Robust Security Measures in IAM Platforms

Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms have become essential for organizations to secure their digital assets and protect user identities. However, as the recent security incidents involving Okta demonstrate, even leading IAM providers can fall victim to cyber attacks if they fail to implement and enforce robust security measures.

05.15.2024 - Train Your HR Teams to Identify Deepfake Job Candidates

Optimal IdM provides insight to the IED about how AI is aiding cybercriminals. Just as threat actors leverage AI to generate deepfakes, business leaders must also train HR teams to utilize the technology to detect potential issues and immediately raise the alert. For example, these systems can analyze historical data to identify inconsistencies in the information provided by applicants. Similarly, AI and ML-powered tools can automate cybersecurity incident response, providing a more robust and adaptable security framework. Read the full article here https://ied.eu/blog/train-your-hr-teams-to-identify-deepfake-job-candidates. ...

04.1.2024 - Cybersecurity Checklist for Small Businesses

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Network security is no longer just a bonus — it’s a requirement for every modern business. Data breaches and hacks can be extremely destructive, no matter the size of your business. If you’re part of a small or midsize business, you may not have access to all the security options a bigger company has. This means you have to prioritize security features you have access to and learn how to protect your company’s data. Learn what you need to know with this small business cybersecurity guide.

01.26.2024 - Will Passwords Become a Thing of the Past?

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In today’s ever-evolving digital security landscape, traditional passwords often fail to keep up with demands for convenience and security. More secure and intuitive verification methods are on the rise, offering passwordless authentication systems that streamline workflows and improve cybersecurity.

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  • The database in which all of your organization’s sensitive identity data is stored.
  • A digital ledger in which digital transactions are recorded chronologically and publicly.
  • Securely managing customer identity and profile data, and controlling customer access to applications and services.
  • The means of linking a person's electronic identity and attributes, stored across multiple distinct identity management systems.
  • A legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information of individuals within the EU.
  • The policy-based centralized orchestration of user identity management and access control.
  • An authentication infrastructure that is built, hosted and managed by a third-party service provider.
  • A security system that requires more than one method of authentication from independent categories of credentials to verify the user's identity for a login or other transaction.
  • A global provider of innovative and affordable identity access management solutions. 
  • Managing and auditing account and data access by privileged users.
  • Tools and technologies for controlling user access to critical information within an organization.
  • An authentication process that allows a user to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials.