Identity & Access Management 54 articles

Overview Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC) is a security approach that governs user access to resources based on defined policies rather than static permissions. It addresses the challenge of managing dynamic…

Overview Privileged Account Discovery is a cybersecurity process focused on identifying and cataloging accounts with elevated access rights within an IT environment. It addresses the challenge of unknown or unmanaged…

Overview Privileged Account Governance (PAG) is a security discipline focused on managing and controlling access to privileged accounts within an organization. It addresses the risks associated with misuse, abuse, or…

Overview Privileged Session Management (PSM) is a cybersecurity solution designed to monitor, control, and secure access to privileged accounts and sessions within an IT environment. It addresses the risks associated…

Overview Risk-Based Authentication (RBA) is a security approach that dynamically adjusts authentication requirements based on the assessed risk level of a login attempt or transaction. It addresses the challenge of…

Overview SAML Federation Concepts pertain to the use of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) to enable identity federation across multiple security domains. This technology addresses the challenge of providing secure,…

Overview SCIM provisioning concepts relate to the automated management of user identities and access rights across multiple systems using the System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) standard. This technology addresses…

Overview Secrets and credential vaulting is a security technology focused on securely storing, managing, and controlling access to sensitive authentication materials such as passwords, API keys, certificates, and cryptographic keys.…

Overview Segregation of Duties (SoD) is a security principle that divides critical tasks and privileges among multiple individuals to reduce the risk of fraud, error, or unauthorized actions. It addresses…

Overview Service account security involves the protection and management of non-human accounts used by applications, services, and automated processes to interact with IT systems. It addresses risks related to unauthorized…

Overview Session Management Security for Identity and Access Management (IAM) focuses on safeguarding user sessions to prevent unauthorized access and session hijacking. It addresses risks associated with maintaining secure, continuous…

Overview Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication process that enables users to access multiple applications or systems with a single set of login credentials. It addresses the problem of managing…

Overview Workforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline focused on managing digital identities and controlling user access to enterprise resources. It addresses challenges related to verifying user…

Overview Zero Trust for Identity is a security approach that enforces strict verification of user identities regardless of their location or network origin. It addresses the challenges of unauthorized access…