Category: Concepts

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OTP Verification

One-time Passwords (as in OTP) are very common to this day. Everyone uses OTPs at various sites during login, registration, transactions on e-commerce sites, and many more things. It is integrated in day to day life so let’s know about it a little more. Index What is One-time Password (OTP)? Need additional security layers OTP for [...] Read More →
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What is a Directory Service?

A Directory Service is a database that stores and maintains information about users and resources. Directory services are used in many different applications, including email systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and content management systems. Directory services can be either centralized or distributed. In a centralized service, all the information is stored on one server. […]

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What is Deprovisioning and why is it important?

What is Deprovisioning? Deprovisioning is the process of automatically removing a user's access from numerous SAAS app accounts and network infrastructure at the same time. Deprovisioning safeguards the security and confidentiality of the company by prohibiting departing employees from using corporate resources. The Deprovisioning action is triggered when an employee quits their job or changes [...] Read More →
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What is Out-Of-Band Authentication (OOBA)?

Out Of Band Authentication (OOBA) is a type of two-factor authentication (2FA) that demands a secondary verification method delivered over a different communication channel (call or text) in addition to the typical user ID and password. The possibility of compromising the transaction/account decreases by splitting the process into two channels, employing both the user's internet and [...] Read More →
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Web SSO: What is it and How does it Work?

According to Security Magazine, the typical business user oversees 191 passwords for work-related purposes and dozens more for personal ones. Up to 5 million passwords may be used by staff members of a company with 25,000 employees. Given the prevalence of passwords, password vulnerabilities are a major contributor to security breaches that result from cyber-attacks. [...] Read More →
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Header Based Authentication

Managing Access to Legacy and Cloud Applications Enterprises/Organizations' needs to preserve and grow virtual workforces while protecting digital transformation efforts have constantly fuelled the IAM market. As a result, numerous standards and methodologies for ensuring access for businesses have been developed.  With the advent of web applications in the industry in the early 1990s, companies [...] Read More →
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What is SCIM?

SCIM or The System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) is a standard designed to easily manage user identity information present in cloud apps or services. SCIM provides a secure and standard method to exchange the user identity information between the identity providers and your cloud/SaaS applications.   How SCIM Works? SCIM automates the process of [...] Read More →
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The Future of Identity-based Security and Tips on Preparing for It

    The acceleration of digital transformation brings about new challenges and risks for many users. Without the right tools and strategy, you might become vulnerable to the various threats in cyberspace. This can result in serious consequences such as data breaches, identity theft, and loss. Hence, 84% of businesses are focusing on strengthening their [...] Read More →
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What is Risk-Based Authentication?

Every day, data breaches, identity theft, and online fraud become increasingly widespread. Every year, millions of credentials are stolen or phished. In this climate, it is evident that more than password-based protection is required for employees, partners, and customers to access essential online resources. Risk-Based Authentication (RBA), also known as Adaptive Authentication, is an authentication [...] Read More →