Telecommunications infrastructure powers the world. Every text message, video call, streaming session, financial transaction, and IoT data packet flows through telecom networks. And every single one of those interactions involves an identity. The telecommunications industry is going through one of the most significant transformations in its history. The rollout of 5G networks is redefining what […]
As per data released by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), during 2015 (as of December 1, 2015), out of the total data breaches reported, around 35 per cent were from the medical/healthcare industry. Although, the total breaches stood at 717, and medical/healthcare industry saw breaches of 248 during the year, what is worrying is that […]
Healthcare has been quietly going through one of the most significant technology shifts in its history. Over the past decade, the paper chart gave way to the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The in-person office visit got a digital twin in telemedicine. Patient portals, wearables, remote monitoring devices, and AI-driven diagnostic tools all joined the ecosystem. […]
When we preach that your Passwords better be complex, what to take-away when it comes to vaulting them? Passwords, aren’t they complex, a hassle to manage and on top of it they are too difficult to remember? The world is online and the number of online properties per user is going up exponentially. Data is […]
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is someone who has climbed up to a senior-level executive role within an organization. The key responsibility is to establish, protect and maintain enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets are protected through the right set of technological interventions. With time, the role has become challenging as […]
The way people work has fundamentally changed. Employees access corporate email from personal iPhones at coffee shops, executives approve financial transactions from tablets at airports, and field technicians connect to enterprise systems from rugged Android devices on job sites. The mobile workforce is no longer a future concept. It is the present reality for nearly […]
Businesses that are able to implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) technology in the right way are promised big rewards. However, CIOs and decision makers need to gain perspective on IAM implementation and make sure that their approach is progressive to get the best out of their IAM investment. Here are the things IT decision […]
Healthcare, being a social sector is designed for public access and traditionally has not considered enforcing safeguards. An effective way to approach HIPAA compliance in a healthcare establishment is by ensuring that any myth related to the regulation is defied. It becomes crucial to gain deep knowledge about the regulations. As digitization of sensitive information […]
Did you receive a request for approval lately? Is that request lying on your inbox unattended? Is there any further clarification (or worse – a series of clarifications) required to process that request – perhaps a policy consideration which might require intervention of a super senior resource? What if you are required to take out […]
Mobile computing gradually allows us to make the intangible “anytime, anywhere access” mantra a reality. Online social identities allow us to access web sites using existing identities from leading social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. Mobile computing is blurring the difference between personal and business use. Many companies recognize the importance of personal […]
IT security best practice keeps evolving, regardless of whether businesses claim that they are well aware of them. Furthermore, this knowledge is of little benefit if pre-empted actions to prevent mishaps are not taken. With IT infrastructures within companies becoming increasingly complex, it is becoming all the more important for organizations to become proactive about IT/Cyber […]
The way enterprises manage digital identity has fundamentally changed. Ten years ago, most organizations ran their applications inside a corporate data center, with a single Active Directory managing user credentials behind a firewall. That world no longer exists for most enterprises. Today, the average organization uses over 100 SaaS applications. Employees work from home, from […]
For the highly connected world we live in, if you are asked whether employees in your organization carry their personal device to work, often, the answer is no. The trending concept of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is instrumental in boosting employee efficiency while keeping the corporate equipment purchases overhead on the lower side. As […]
Camouflage; a technique is most effectively used in defense services to hide from the opponent soldiers in the battle ground. With IDaaS, the concept of camouflage makes inroads to the world of technology. The fancy statement relating Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and camouflage was made to highlight that the data is very much there […]
Ten years ago, most organizations protected their networks with firewalls and VPNs, treating the perimeter as the boundary between trusted and untrusted. That model no longer holds up. Today, employees work from home, from airports, and from client offices. Applications run across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premise data centers simultaneously. Third-party contractors need access […]
The parade of regulations related to cyber security means more compliance, discipline and agility to be showcased by businesses. Identity and Access Management technology has been instrumental in helping businesses achieve an upper hand on the regulatory requirements. Ever since the internet made a foray the government has been on the front foot to monitor activities over […]
Cloud technology has come a long way. As businesses express their concerns over security considerations in a cloud environment, cloud operators come up with a befitting solution. Examples of this proactive approach include Single tenancy on the (private) cloud, Bring Your Own Encryption (BYOE), Ensuring Data in Motion, … These are in keeping with the […]
Ever wondered what exactly keeps you craving for that dish you had last week or makes a dish standout from the rest? The Recipe!! I am sure if a recipe for supper interests you so much, the recipe to setting up the best security management solution for your organization must be giving you sleepless nights. […]
Financial institutions operate in one of the most targeted environments in the world. Banks, credit unions, insurance carriers, and investment firms hold vast amounts of sensitive data, process millions of transactions daily, and manage access for tens of thousands of employees, contractors, and customers at any given time. The attack surface has never been larger, […]
Within the domain of Identity Management is a focused branch that takes special note of the special requirements of powerful accounts within the IT infrastructure of an enterprise. Those powerful accounts are knows as Privilege Accounts given the fact that they have access to most crucial information, they dictate the governance terms and are the […]