Tag: Access control

Introduction to Access Provisioning The primary purpose of a network is to enable sharing of resources among a group of users. Whether those resources are computing devices, applications or file data, the goal is to provide access to exactly those who need it. However, achieving this goal can...

"Never trust; always verify." That's the philosophy that drives the Zero Trust model, and it represents a major shift from the previous motto: "Trust but verify." As threat actors have become more sophisticated, organizations have shifted their security frameworks away from a network-centric model...

Your organization deals with various forms of sensitive information. It could be company secrets, customer data, or proprietary research — whatever the case, security should be your top priority.  This is especially true given the heightened security concerns worldwide, with malicious...

Not long ago, remote access was reserved for a select few, such as traveling salespeople and senior executives. Today, it has become ubiquitous. Indeed, users across many roles and functions in the modern office now routinely connect to the corporate network from off-site locations and work with...

Secure access management is more than just strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) – it includes a variety of processes and tools that create an integrated and comprehensive approach to safeguarding digital assets. To manage access effectively, organizations must implement...

One of the most important aspects of modern cybersecurity is managing access to IT systems and data. Indeed, organizations that lack robust access management are putting a lot on the line, from customer trust to business revenue.  This article explains access control management, explores...

A clear and confident understanding of user roles is vital to successfully managing NetSuite. Whether you are implementing a new account, cleaning up an old one or setting up segregation of duties for SOX compliance, you need to have a firm grasp of a few fundamentals. Understanding User...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s largest cloud provider, with well over a million active users. The popularity of AWS makes it one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals — and one of the leading contributors to breaches is incorrectly configured Amazon S3 buckets. For example, an...

Group Managed Service Accounts Overview The traditional practice of using regular user accounts as service accounts puts the burden of password management on users. As a result, the account passwords often stay the same for years — which leaves them highly susceptible to brute force attacks and...

What is an entitlement review? The entitlement review definition is simple: a review of user access permissions and other rights. The goal of a user entitlement review is to ensure that each user in the IT environment has access to the data they need to do their job and nothing more — the...