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.
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. ...
