Just-in-Time (JIT) Access in IAM
Imagine this: You’re hosting a party, and instead of giving everyone a key to your house, you only hand out keys to the people who need them, exactly when they need them. Sounds smart, right? That’s essentially what Just-in-Time (JIT) Access is all about in the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). It’s a […]
DevSecOps and IAM: Securing Your CI/CD Pipelines
Let’s talk about speed and security. In the world of DevOps, teams are all about moving fast—deploying code, spinning up servers, and pushing updates at lightning speed. But here’s the thing: speed shouldn’t come at the cost of security. That’s where DevSecOps comes in. It’s the practice of baking security into every step of your […]
Top IAM Platforms for Cloud and DevOps
If you’re working in the cloud or diving into DevOps, you’ve probably heard the term IAM—short for Identity and Access Management. Basically, IAM acts as the bouncer at the door of your digital club, ensuring only the right people (and systems) get in and only to the areas they’re allowed to access. But with so […]
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Imagine you’re running a high-security building. You’ve got employees, guests, and contractors coming in and out all day. To keep things running smoothly and securely, you need a system to manage who gets in, where they can go, and what they can do. In […]
Security vs. Privacy: Finding the Right Balance
Internal security is a balancing act. On one side, there’s keeping systems safe from breaches and cyber threats. On the other hand, there’s privacy; protecting enterprise data and ensuring compliance with laws like GDPR and CCPA. These two often clash, leaving you stuck in the middle. The key question is how to find the right […]
How We Helped MTN Côte d’Ivoire Achieve its Objectives
MTN Côte d’Ivoire approached us with a significant operational challenge. As their operations scaled, they were dealing with a surge in capital expenditure as they had to constantly purchase hundreds of new devices for their growing network of agents. If they didn’t do this, SIM activations would be delayed, agents would be frustrated by the […]
The Impact of Security Breaches on Brand Reputation and Customer Trust
“Oh my God! What just happened? How did this get out into the public?” This is usually the reaction when there is a data leak from a security breach. A single security breach can do more than just expose customer data, it destroys the trust they have in your organization and when that trust is […]
Biometric Authentication: Convenience Meets Security
Did you know that in 2024, according to the IBM Data Report, the average cost of a data breach reached a staggering $4.88 million globally? This points out the urgent need for stronger internal security measures in our increasingly digital world. We’re all juggling countless passwords, struggling to remember which combination of uppercase letters, numbers, […]
Understanding the Principle of Least Privilege – Copy
According to Forbes, 74% Of Data Breaches Start With Privileged Credential Abuse with the cost of this breach being a staggering $4.88M in 2024 alone; a 10% increase from the previous year and the highest total ever, according to IBM reports. Protecting sensitive data and applications in organizations has now become critical to business continuity. […]
The Pros and Cons of Biometric Authentication: What IT Professionals Need to Know
According to Cobalt, the cost of cyber threats is projected to rise to $10.5 trillion by the end of this year. These threats are becoming more innovative. Thankfully, biometric authentication offers a promising solution to help improve the security of your organization. Biometric technology uses physical or behavioral characteristics that are unique to every individual. […]