Non-human identities (NHIs) such as service accounts, bots, and API keys operate autonomously across IT environments but often lack proper provisioning, lifecycle management, and oversight, making them a critical security risk. Effective NHI management requires inventory and ownership clarity, strict access controls based on least privilege, automated lifecycle management, continuous monitoring, and executive alignment to reduce breach risks and ensure compliance.

NomadID by MajorKey Technologies is an Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) solution designed for Department of Defense (DOD) and federal agencies operating in Disconnected, Denied, Intermittent, Low-Bandwidth (DDIL) environments. It ensures uninterrupted authentication and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities even during network outages or hostile conditions, combining identity management, security monitoring, and governance locally at the edge to uphold security standards and maintain seamless access in challenging or disconnected scenarios.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) projects fail due to poor planning and stakeholder misalignment. Flip the script with proven success strategies.

Common access review pitfalls include overwhelming reviewers with too many simultaneous reviews, lack of context about why access is granted, manual processes causing inefficiencies, failure to enforce review outcomes, and involving the wrong stakeholders in the decision-making. Addressing these issues with prioritized, risk-based reviews, actionable insights, automation, enforced remediation, and involving knowledgeable business owners can greatly improve security, compliance, and audit readiness.

Lifecycle workflows boost IAM efficiency and reduce manual errors. Discover how automation drives ROI in identity governance.

Microsoft Entra ID Governance is an enterprise-grade identity governance solution integrated within the Microsoft Entra platform, designed to automate and streamline identity and access lifecycle management across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Recent updates include group Source of Authority conversion for cloud-based governance of legacy Active Directory groups, request and lifecycle governance with approval workflows, time-bound access controls, and integration with Microsoft Entra Verified ID for real-time identity verification, enhancing security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Identity is now the perimeter in cloud-first security models. Learn how Identity and Access Management (IAM) defends against modern threats.

A well-chosen CIAM solution secures customer identities while delivering seamless, personalized user experiences with features like multi-factor authentication, social login, and single sign-on. This webinar helps businesses evaluate key criteria such as scalability, security, integration, and compliance to select the best CIAM platform for their unique needs and growth goals.

Leading CIEM solutions for cloud security include Authomize, CyberArk, Ermetic, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, SailPoint, and Wiz, each offering strengths like real-time visibility, risk assessment, policy enforcement, and workload protection across multi-cloud environments. When choosing a CIEM platform, organizations should evaluate their specific needs, regulatory compliance requirements, cloud compatibility, core features such as AI-driven anomaly detection, scalability, user-friendliness, integration capabilities, vendor support, pricing, and conduct proof of concept testing to ensure the best fit for their cloud security posture.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a security framework that assigns system access based on a user’s role within an organization, ensuring users receive only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their job functions. RBAC simplifies access management by grouping users into roles linked to specific permissions, supports compliance through clear audit trails, and enhances security by reducing unauthorized access risks.

When selecting an Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform, organizations should consider how each solution aligns with their specific security requirements, infrastructure, and business needs. Leading IAM platforms like SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Ping Identity (with ForgeRock), CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID, and IBM Security Verify vary in strengths such as governance, cloud integration, user experience, privileged access management, and scalability, making it essential to choose one that balances usability, compliance, and security for the organization’s unique environment.

Segregation of Duties (SoD) in Finance and Accounting is a risk management principle that divides key financial tasks among different individuals to reduce the risk of error, fraud, and collusion. Examples include separating responsibilities such as approving vendor payments from reconciling bank statements, dividing the preparation and approval of financial reports, and ensuring those who handle cash receipts are not responsible for depositing or reconciling, thus creating a system of checks and balances that enhances financial integrity and accuracy.

Successful Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) implementation involves selecting scalable solutions that balance security and user experience through flexible authentication methods and robust privacy controls. Integration into existing systems should be seamless, with ongoing monitoring and optimization to ensure compliance, security, and a smooth, personalized customer journey.

Zero Trust and Identity and Access Management (IAM) redefine access control for modern enterprises. Explore how they work together to secure data.

Federated identity is a system that links a single user identity across multiple separate identity management platforms, allowing seamless and secure access to various services with one login. It improves security, reduces IT overhead, enhances user experience by minimizing password fatigue, and supports compliance by providing a centralized view of access and activity across diverse systems.

IAM auditing and monitoring ensure security by tracking privileged access, detecting anomalies, and enforcing least privilege policies through regular reviews and session monitoring. Advanced solutions use real-time analytics and AI to understand user behavior, proactively preventing threats and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.