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Disaster Recovery Planning: Roles, Responsibilities, & Combatting the Bystander Effect

Disaster Recovery – Who’s Job Is It? With cyber threats on the rise, most companies understand the importance of disaster recovery. According to one survey, 85% of companies have some sort of disaster recovery plan in place. This plan is a crucial tool for ensuring a company is prepared for a cyber incident. Creating, updating, […]

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The Hidden Cost of IAM Downtime: Impact on Business Continuity & Reputation

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Identity Access Management Disasters: The True Cost of Downtime Based on an interview with Kayla Williams, CISO @Devo. We’ve done some homework on the subject and are ready to take you on a ride through the dynamic, and occasionally detrimental, experience of identity access management disasters. If your business has been left untouched so

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Unpacking IAM Recovery Time Objective: A Deep Dive on Navigating Downtime

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How To Estimate Your Identity and Access Management Recovery Time Objective Based on an interview with Kayla Williams, CISO @Devo. Navigating the intricacies of identity and access management systems, like those offered by Okta, requires an understanding of the roles both you and your vendor play. One critical element is the recovery time in case of

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Understanding Zoom’s Updated Terms of Service: AI Training & Privacy Implications

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Zoom’s Updated Terms of Service: A Broad Overview Zoom Video Communications recently updated its terms of service, amplifying its rights to collect, use, modify, and distribute user data, including its application for machine learning and AI. The noticeable lack of an opt-out option has ignited considerable concerns about privacy and consent. Deciphering the Fine Print in

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Key IAM Stats: The Evolving Nature of Identity and Access Management

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20 IAM Stats You Should Know! Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the foundational framework ensuring the right individuals have appropriate access to crucial resources, emphasizing the importance of strategic IAM in today’s digital ecosystem. Here’s a look at 20 essential IAM statistics that highlight the evolving nature of Identity and Access Management (IAM). 1.

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The Critical Interplay of Cyber Resilience and IAM Resilience

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Unpacking Cyber Resilience and IAM Resilience: As enterprise leaders shift focus from purely defensive security postures to building resilience against cyber events, it becomes essential to delve into the nuances of Cyber Resilience and IAM Resilience. This approach ensures not only robust defense but also the ability to adapt and recover, maintaining business continuity in

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0mega Ransomware Attack: The Importance of IAM Resilience

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How IAM Resilience Can Mitigate Ransomware Attacks A new ransomware attack, 0mega, is a startling reminder of the importance of IAM resilience. Since 2019, ransomware attacks have increased by 13%. By 2031, it is estimated that there will be a ransomware attack every 2 seconds. With the average attack costing companies $1.85 million, preparing for

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Securing ZTNA with IAM Resilience

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The Critical Role of IAM in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Navigating Outages In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations worldwide are adopting the Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) model to fortify their security infrastructure. Despite the robustness of ZTNA, one aspect can cause this security model to falter – a disruption in Identity and Access

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Release Notes: June 2023

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Hello there! We are super excited to announce that our newest Production Release has been smoothly deployed as of June 2023. This power-packed version is loaded with enhancements, new features, and improvements designed to level up your user experience. Generally Available Features Full support for large scale Okta tenants , up to 200,000 users Generally Available

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Git vs Secured Third Party Storage for Okta Backups

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Git vs Secured Third Party Storage In an era where cybersecurity threats are escalating, the decision of where to store Identity and Access Management (IAM) backups has become crucial for organizational security. High-profile security breaches, such as the Git RepoJacking incident in June 2023 and the Okta Git Breach in January 2023, underscore the vital importance of

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