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MGM Las Vegas Cyber Attack: Navigating Ransomware with Resilience

MGM Resorts Cyber Attack Looks Like Ransomware MGM Resorts, an emblem of luxury and entertainment, suffered a major operational setback this week, paralyzed by a cyber attack. As recognized by Forbes, this assault, attributed to the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransom gang, disrupted both the casino floors and MGM’s digital infrastructure. Renowned establishments like the Aria, Bellagio, […]

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The Okta Disaster Recovery Plan Guidebook

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The Ultimate Guide to Crafting an Okta Disaster Recovery Plan on any Budget. In an era increasingly threatened by ransomware and data breaches, the importance of robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) is indisputable. While Okta ensures platform security as part of a shared responsibility model, the primary responsibility for safeguarding configurations and data falls

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Recent Okta Super Admin Breach: Resilience Tips for Users

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Guarding the Guardians: Lessons from Recent Social Engineering Attacks on Okta Super Admin Accounts Between July 29 and August 19, 2023, a series of social engineering attacks rocked the customer base of Okta, a leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) provider. The campaign systematically targeted U.S.-based Okta customers and their IT service desk personnel, with

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Demystifying Okta’s API Gateway Authorizer

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Discover The Power of Okta’s API Gateway Authorizer For Robust API security Introduction For a long time, Okta faced challenges in granting access to critical information. The permutations and combination of scenarios where a person can be given access made the matter even worse. Even today, if you visit their webpage for Okta API

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Secure Web Apps with Okta’s Identity-Driven Approach

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Strengthening Web Application Security with an Identity-Driven Approach In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring user information remains secure emerge as top priorities for organizations globally. An estimate shows the average data breach cost could exceed $4M per incident in 2023. This affects backend web developers who face the challenge of fortifying

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Safeguard Your Backend with Okta Backup Codes!

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Enhancing Authentication Security with Okta Backup Codes Index: Introduction Understanding Okta Backup Codes The Role Of Backup Codes In Backend Security Integration And Implementation Enhancing Protection Against Account Compromises Use Cases of Okta Backup Codes Best Practices Challenges And Mitigation Strategies Conclusion Introduction In mid-2022, Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, revealed that its servers were compromised.

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Disaster Recovery Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to Test Your Disaster Recovery Plan to Ensure Business Continuity Most companies have a disaster recovery plan (DRP) to consult when disaster strikes. But, not every business tests their DRP. For businesses that do test their DRP, 50% only test once a year, at most. Moreover, in today’s digital age where Identity and Access

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

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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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