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.
10.7.2022 - What Is Token-Based Authentication?
With cyberattacks on the rise and increased reliance on cloud systems and shared data, there is a prominent need for security and user verification. User authentication has become one of the biggest security efforts for businesses of all sizes. Token-based authentication is one of the most prevalent ways of verifying a user’s identity and access rights. ...
09.27.2022 - What Is a Brute Force Attack?
From instant messaging to login credentials, companies in all industries rely on technology to complete many business procedures. You can use cloud-based software to store data, track customer purchases, communicate with other employees and officials and much more. Many organizations use login credentials to let employees and officials access company-based interfaces and software. ...
12.7.2020 - IAM Managed Services Address a Human Problem
The task of protecting your company’s data from a breach comes with one very important challenge. Users. If cybersecurity were merely an internal process, it would be easy. But data is useless unless the people who need it are able to access it, and that makes identity access management a human problem. ...
