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Immutable Backups: The Last Line of Defense Against IAM Ransomware

How Immutable Storage Protects Identity Systems from Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks In the evolving battlefield of enterprise security, identity systems have become prime targets for sophisticated attackers. This shift is no coincidence—as traditional network boundaries dissolve in hybrid and cloud environments, identity and access management (IAM) systems now function as the primary security perimeter. When attackers […]

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Beyond Backups: Why Point-in-Time Recovery is Essential for IAM Security

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Point-in-Time Recovery Is Critical for IAM System Recovery In the evolving landscape of enterprise security, Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems have become the critical control plane that determines who can access what across your digital estate. The Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a sobering statistic: one in two data breaches can be

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Continuous Data Protection for IAM: The Foundation of Enterprise IAM Resilience

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Why Continuous Data Protection Is Essential for IAM Resilience In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, identity systems have become the primary security perimeter for enterprises. As organizations increasingly rely on identity and access management (IAM) platforms like Okta and Active Directory to secure their critical assets, the resilience of these systems has become paramount. According

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Are You Ready for an IAM Audit? Tough IAM Questions You Must Be Prepared to Answer

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Are You Really IAM‑Audit Ready? The 2025 checklist… Auditors are delving deeper, looking beyond basic access controls to assess: How do you track identity changes over time? Can you prove your IAM environment is recoverable? How resilient is your organization against identity-related disruptions? Are your IAM backups tested, immutable, and protected from ransomware? Failing

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Why IAM Resilience Requires More Than Redundancy

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Introduction: The Problem With Redundancy-Based IAM Strategies Many organizations assume traditional IT disaster recovery (DR) principles apply to IAM, relying on infrastructure redundancy to ensure identity resilience. However, IAM isn’t just another IT system—failures stem from misconfigurations, security breaches, or policy changes, not just outages. This outdated mindset leaves businesses vulnerable to access disruptions and

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DORA Compliance: Strengthening IAM Resilience for Financial Institutions

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What is DORA? DORA stands for Digital Operational Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554), a European Union cybersecurity regulation designed to enhance the digital resilience of financial organizations. Published on December 14, 2022, it applies to all financial entities operating within the EU. Why is DORA important? DORA standardizes cybersecurity and operational resilience across financial

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IAM Change Management: Building a Secure and Resilient IAM Strategy

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Change Management Essentials in IAM In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, managing changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems has become crucial for organizations to protect sensitive data. With increasing cyber threats and regulatory pressures, effective IAM change management ensures that access controls remain robust while adapting to new requirements. A systematic approach to

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The Future of IAM Resilience: Trends and Predictions for 2025

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Understanding the Trends Shaping IAM Resilience in 2025 In an era where digital transformations seem to accelerate daily, ensuring robust identity and access management (IAM) has never been more critical. As organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, the safety and resilience of B2B identities are paramount to safeguard sensitive data from emerging threats. The future

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Mandatory Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for NYC-Licensed Banks

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Key 23 NYCRR 500 Requirements Addressed by Acsense’s IAM Platform New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has implemented rigorous cybersecurity requirements under 23 NYCRR 500, recently strengthened by the Second Amendment. These requirements aim to protect financial institutions from cyber threats while ensuring operational resilience and compliance. Banks licensed in NYC must implement advanced

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How Acsense’s Expanded SIEM Integrations Improve Threat Detection and Response

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Advanced Threat Detection and Response for Modern IAM Challenges In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, identity and access management (IAM) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding businesses from threats. At Acsense, we are committed to providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure the resilience and security of your IAM environment. That’s why we’re excited to announce our expanded

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