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Okta Attack Techniques: Unraveling Identity Security Threats and Mitigation Strategies

The Critical Role of Identity in Security Strategy In an era where technology evolution and diversified user demographics are prevalent, identity has become a cornerstone of organizational operations, particularly in security strategies. The integration of Identity and Access Management (IAM) applications is a testament to this, as seen in the adoption of Human Resource Information […]

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The Okta Disaster Recovery Plan Guidebook

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The ultimate guide to crafting an Okta recovery plan on any budget.

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Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: In-Depth Analysis

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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: BlackCat Ransomware Group’s Involvement Introduction The sophisticated ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a critical player in the U.S. healthcare system, orchestrated by the notorious BlackCat group, highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. This comprehensive analysis combines various insights to provide a detailed understanding of the incident, the group behind it, and

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NIST For Identity And Access Management (IAM)

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What is NIST? NIST(National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a non-regulatory government agency. It helps businesses understand, manage, and reduce cybersecurity risks and protect their crucial data and networks. It offers a voluntary framework of best practices to help you decide where to focus your time and resources for cybersecurity protection. Within the NIST

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ISO 27001 and IAM

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ISO 27001 and IAM Implementation Roadmap For any business to flourish in the current times, compliance with security is crucial. So, understanding the compliance standards and how they will ironclad organizational security is essential. If your company is eyeing ISO 27001 certification (or recertification), ensuring the effectiveness of your controls is paramount. This ensures your

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Executive Summary: The State of Secure Identity Report 2023 by Okta

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Introduction: The Okta-Published State of Secure Identity 2023 Report In today’s digital era, securing customer identity is a top-tier priority for organizations across all sectors. The “State of Secure Identity 2023” report, published by Okta and its third of its kind, offers critical insights into the state of customer identity security. It underscores the emerging

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Disaster Recovery Plan Template: A Guide for Okta Users

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Disaster Recovery Planning Disaster recovery is a critical aspect often overlooked by organizations that rely on cloud-based identity and access management systems like Okta. While Okta provides robust solutions for IAM, it only partially addresses the complexities of disaster recovery in a cloud environment, particularly under the Shared Responsibility Model. Furthermore, the complexity of ensuring

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Okta Phishing Prevention: Proven Strategies for IAM Security

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A Guide on How To Prevent Okta Phishing Attempts A phishing attack poses a substantial risk to your organization, causing ripple effects that can be long-lasting. Phishing attempts have become more sophisticated and advanced. And the psychological and sociological aspects make them indiscernible. About 36% of data breaches are due to phishing. Phishing is one

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Defending Against Oktapus Hacker Group

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Oktapus Hacker Group: Essential IAM Strategies and Best Practices The group, referred to as Octo Tempest by Microsoft and also known as Oktapus, Scattered Spider, and UNC3944 by other experts, adopts a range of social engineering strategies. These tactics are used to penetrate corporate networks, expropriate sensitive data, and coerce organizations into paying ransoms, as

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Okta Terraform Provider: The Acsense Difference

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What is Okta Terraform Provider? Terraform is an infrastructure as code (IaC) tool that allows users to define and provision infrastructure resources using a declarative configuration language. A key component of Terraform’s functionality is its providers, which are plugins that interface with various infrastructure platforms and services. The Okta provider is one such plugin, specifically

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