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The healthcare sector is a top target of cyber criminals eager to steal sensitive data and extort high ransoms. The key to thwarting costly attacks is to understand that identity is the new security perimeter. By implementing robust identity and access management (IAM), healthcare organizations can significantly enhance their security and cyber resilience. This article explains the role of IAM in healthcare and details the most pressing IAM gaps to address.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a seismic shift in how we work, propelling remote work from a niche option to the mainstream. Organizations scrambled to adapt, often prioritizing business continuity over security. However, as the dust settles, it's clear that this new normal of remote work isn't going anywhere. This presents a significant challenge: how do we secure a workforce that's no longer confined within the traditional office perimeter?

SAP recently announced the end-of-life for SAP Identity Manager (IDM). This announcement required SAP to establish guidelines for existing customers to transition away from the platform with other products. One Identity is a leading vendor of choice for this migration due to its well-established market presence and robust SAP solutions support. In this two-part blog series, we will shed some light on how One Identity can seamlessly integrate with SAP products, starting with its certified ABAP connector.

The concept of least privilege access has emerged as a paramount principle, serving as a cornerstone for robust identity governance and access management strategies. By adhering to this tenet, organizations can effectively mitigate the risks associated with account compromises, insider threats, and unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

Knowledge is power, right? Well, yes – except when it comes to access and authentication. That’s because knowledge-based factors, in the form of passwords, are making organizations less powerful, and more vulnerable. As a result, many are looking toward a future beyond passwords. You may have seen the Forrester report estimating that 80% of security breaches involved privileged credentials.

Cyber insurance is a critical form of risk management, designed to mitigate the financial impact of a breach or other security incidents. By spreading the risk, it helps reduce the potentially catastrophic consequences to manageable levels. Cyber insurance is a fundamentally financial tool that is often handled by the financial or insurance arm of any organization, with strong involvement of the cyber security teams. While complex, this blog aims to simplify the essentials.

Safeguarding your data is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and your database could be the next target. Whether you’re managing sensitive customer information or intricate analytics, database security should be at the top of your priority list. This article dives deep into the top 7 database security best practices that will help you fortify your defenses.

Why is Privilege Access Management the linchpin of your cybersecurity strategy? Our guide delivers compelling insights into PAM—what it is, why it matters, and how the right privilege access management tactics fortify your defences against data breaches and compliance violations while securing sensitive data and critical systems.

How can your business develop and maintain identity and access management policies that safeguard your digital assets while providing appropriate access levels? In this guide, we explore the key elements of IAM policies, their critical role in organisational security, and offer actionable insights for crafting policies that align with both business needs and regulatory demands.

In a security landscape that no longer tolerates assumptions of trust, IAM Zero Trust offers a stringent approach to protect your network. Discover how to apply ‘never trust, always verify’ effectively in our comprehensive look at IAM Zero Trust principles.