Microsoft’s Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is an optional software component service for Microsoft’s Active Directory that runs on Windows Server Operating Systems. ADFS provides users with single sign-on (SSO) access to systems and applications located across multiple organizations and services. This could include services such as Gmail,
What Is Rule-Based Access Control Rule-based access control regulates access to resources, where access is granted or denied based on pre-defined rules. These rules are created by an administrator and stored in a database. When a request for access is made, the system consults the rules to determine whether the
Identity and access management (IAM) is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Cyber threats are increasing, and organizations must ensure only authorized users have access to critical systems and data. IAM goes beyond simple login credentials; it’s a strategic security framework that protects against breaches, reduces compliance
Contents * Introduction * What is IAM? * Regulatory compliance challenges to OSHA, EPA, and FDA * Industry related use-cases * Sath’s solution * IDHub for manufacturing compliance * IDHub benefits to manufacturers * Sath’s plan Secure Access Control for Manufacturers Manufacturers are learning that using spreadsheets to manage employee identification—and which enterprise or operational
What Are User Access Management Tools? What Have I Been Missing All Along? It was early Friday morning when I got the request from my boss. I was working for a small but growing design and development agency, small enough that my boss was the owner. He'd just
What is Identity Lifecycle Management? Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a continuous process that requires frequent changes for all critical applications, user attributes, cloud applications, and more for the entire life of those assets in your organization. It can also include managing privileged accounts, defining role-based access control, and
What is Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)? Microsoft AD CS is part of the larger set of Active Directory tools. AD CS provides an infrastructure for securely issuing and managing your Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Active Directory Certificate Services can also be leveraged to authenticate the computer, user, or
Introduction to Healthcare IAM Did you know healthcare data breaches are the most expensive of all industries? While the average breach in 2023 costs $4.45 million, in healthcare, it jumps to $10.93 million—a 53.3% increase in just three years! Protecting patient data is more critical than
Describing Identity Management Identity Access Management (IAM), also known as Identity Management (IDM), is a vital tool for managing user access within a network. It oversees the definition and administration of roles, access rights, and privileges for all network users, ensuring they have appropriate access to necessary resources for their
IAM Role Based Access Control Role Based Access Control (RBAC) restricts network access to users, based on their Role in an organization, assisting to provide appropriate access to users, and only the information which pertains to them. Roles are a form of digital identity, associated with permissions related to specific
Cybersecurity And AI Attacks Will Affect You Imagine you’re sitting at your workspace, and you receive an email from your direct supervisor from their personal email account with an urgent request. You know they are out of town; they even mention where they are, and the alternate time zone
What Exactly Are Least Privilege Principles? There is arguably nothing more important in network, business, and cyber security, than the concept of least privilege. Without question, it is an essential component of any data security system. Ironically, it's the pure certainty, and resulting overconfidence, in Least Privilege Principles,