10.14.2026 - Dedicated vs. Shared: What Most IAM Vendors Won’t Tell You About Your Shared Cloud Infrastructure
MFA works best when the data behind it is current. Scattered directories and overnight sync jobs leave gaps attackers look for. Learn why Active Directory Is the Fine Print and how VIS can help.
10.7.2026 - MFA Is the Headline of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Your Active Directory Is the Fine Print.
MFA works best when the data behind it is current. Scattered directories and overnight sync jobs leave gaps attackers look for. Learn why Active Directory Is the Fine Print and how VIS can help.
09.15.2026 - What Actually Makes an IAM Platform Different?
Below are eleven features that are genuinely difficult, and in several cases impossible, to find in the IAM market.
08.31.2026 - Can Your MFA Prompts Actually Show Up Inside Microsoft Teams?
Here’s why Optimal IdM built MFA, step-up authentication, and real-time alerting directly into the app your users already have open all day.
08.11.2026 - What Happens When Your Identity Vendor Changes Hands? Questions Every IT Leader Should Ask
Your identity vendor just got acquired. Now what? What typically changes (and when), the 5 questions to ask in writing, and the contract clauses that keep your exit realistic.
08.3.2026 - Microsoft Is Retiring SMS Authentication: What the Entra ID Passkey Mandate Means for Your Organization
Microsoft just set a hard deadline for the end of SMS authentication. Starting September 1, 2026, passkeys become the default sign-in experience in Entra ID. On February 1, 2027, Microsoft retires its SMS and voice delivery entirely, and users without another method will hit a blocking registration prompt. We broke down the full timeline, who is affected, and the three realistic paths forward in the blog.
07.20.2026 - HIPAA Just Made MFA Mandatory for Every System. Does Your Identity Stack Have Gaps?
The HIPAA Security Rule gave healthcare organizations and their business associates a fair amount of latitude. That latitude is going away. The solution? A virtual directory that connects to existing identity stores such as Active Directory without requiring synchronization or duplication means your asset and identity inventory stays accurate without a parallel data store to maintain.
08.29.2024 - Automating Compliance: How IAM Streamlines Audit Processes and Reduces Manual Effort
The future of compliance is automated, and IAM is leading the way, transforming what was once a burdensome obligation into a streamlined, efficient process that adds value to the organization.
08.29.2024 - Beyond Passwords: The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication in Modern Compliance Strategies
MFA is a robust security approach that has become a linchpin in modern compliance strategies. The importance of MFA in compliance strategies is underscored by its inclusion in numerous regulatory frameworks like NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR.
02.24.2023 - How Companies Can Protect Customer Data
When your customers decide to do business with you, they believe you will keep their information safe. Keeping client data secure helps create a positive relationship with your customers and is an excellent way to maintain the reputation you have worked hard to establish. Determining how to protect customer data is essential.
