by Rebeca | Nov 8, 2023 | cybersecurity, soffid
by Rebeca | Oct 26, 2023 | cybersecurity, Definitions, soffid, trends
In an increasingly connected world, organizations face a growing threat: phishing and identity impersonation. Attackers seek to exploit employees’ trust to steal sensitive information or compromise a company’s security. In this context, having a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution like the one offered by Soffid is essential.
The Risk of Phishing and Identity Impersonation
Phishing is an attack tactic in which cybercriminals impersonate legitimate entities, such as banks, service providers, or even colleagues, with the aim of deceiving employees and obtaining confidential information, such as passwords or access data.
How Soffid Addresses this Threat
Soffid understands the seriousness of the phishing threat and has implemented advanced measures to protect organizations. Some of the key features and capabilities include:
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA): Soffid offers robust authentication through MFA, making it significantly more difficult for attackers to gain access to accounts and systems even if they obtain user credentials.
- User Behavior Monitoring: The Soffid platform can analyze user behavior to identify anomalous patterns that may indicate attempts at identity impersonation.
- Session Management: Soffid controls and logs user sessions, aiding in identifying and blocking unauthorized access.
- Education and Awareness: Soffid provides tools to educate employees on identifying and preventing phishing, strengthening the first line of defense.
Benefits of Soffid in the Fight Against Phishing
- Increased resilience against phishing and identity impersonation attacks.
- Protection of critical organizational data and assets.
- Compliance with data security regulations.
In a world where phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, having an IAM solution like Soffid is essential to safeguard your organization’s integrity.
by Rebeca | Oct 18, 2023 | cybersecurity, Definitions, soffid
Privileged Account Management (PAM) plays a crucial role in securing information systems. Privileged accounts are essential for executing scheduled configuration tasks, maintenance, and the recovery of hardware or software failures, as well as the restoration of backups. However, due to the occasional need to use these accounts in an unplanned manner, their management must strike a balance between security, procedures, and flexibility.
Identifying and classifying privileged accounts
To effectively manage these accounts, the Soffid product incorporates the necessary logic to identify and classify them based on the level of risk and their usage patterns. This involves appropriately distributing accounts and assigning them to responsible users. A key aspect of Privileged Account Management is the automated and scheduled password change process, secure password delivery to authorized users, and the automatic injection of passwords when necessary and sensible.
There are various types of privileged accounts, and some may be shared among multiple individuals. However, it’s essential to ensure that only one person can use the account at any given time. This classification enables continuous tracking of who made system changes and who possessed the credentials at specific moments. This not only enhances security but also facilitates accountability.
Integration mechanisms
In scenarios where heightened security requirements are paramount, agents must be installed on each managed node. This significantly enhances the overall system’s security. From a security and authentication perspective, communication between the main synchronization server and the managed node synchronization server utilizes mutual authentication and TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption.
Soffid connects to the target system to collect existing accounts, create new ones, or deactivate old ones. This can be accomplished in two different ways: with or without a local agent. The choice between these approaches depends on specific security requirements and the infrastructure of the system.
Benefits of privileged account management
Enhanced security: by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to privileged accounts, the risk of unauthorized access and malicious activities is significantly reduced.
Auditing and traceability: the ability to identify who made system changes and when they did so is essential for auditing and accountability.
Compliance: many security regulations and standards mandate proper Privileged Account Management. Compliance with these requirements is crucial to avoid legal penalties and fines.
Risk reduction: automating password management and credential delivery reduces the potential for human errors and enhances overall system security.
Improved efficiency: centralized and automated management of privileged accounts saves time and resources, allowing IT teams to focus on more strategic tasks.
Privileged Account Management is an essential investment in information security in the digital age. Ensuring that privileged accounts are protected and used securely is critical in preventing cyber threats and complying with regulatory requirements.
Soffid, with its ability to identify, classify, and manage privileged accounts, provides solutions for organizations seeking to strengthen their security posture. By implementing PAM best practices, businesses can be confident that their critical systems are protected against both internal and external threats.
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by Rebeca | Oct 11, 2023 | cybersecurity, News, soffid
We are thrilled to announce that Soffid has been recognized as one of the most prominent Identity and Governance Administration (IGA) vendors in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Identity Governance and Administration. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the field of identity management and governance.
Leading the Way in Identity Governance and Administration
For yet another year, Soffid has secured its place among the select group of vendors identified by Gartner as leaders in the IGA market. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to providing organizations with comprehensive solutions for identity management, access control, and compliance.
A Testament to Excellence
Being recognized as a leading vendor by Gartner is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. It is also a reflection of the trust and confidence our clients place in us. We are immensely proud of this achievement and will continue to strive for excellence in delivering top-tier identity and governance solutions.
A Year of Innovation and Growth
Over the past year, we have seen remarkable growth and innovation within our company. We have expanded our product portfolio, enhanced our services, and forged strategic partnerships to better serve our clients’ evolving needs. This recognition by Gartner serves as a validation of our ongoing efforts to provide world-class solutions in the IGA space.
Thank You to Our Clients and Partners
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and partners for their continuous support and collaboration. Your feedback and insights have been invaluable in driving our growth and improving our solutions. We look forward to another year of partnership and success.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this achievement, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, expanding our global footprint, and delivering solutions that empower organizations to manage identities, enhance security, and ensure compliance effectively.
Once again, thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we will continue to redefine excellence in the field of Identity Governance and Administration.
Stay tuned for more updates and innovations from Soffid as we continue to lead the way in identity management and governance.
by Rebeca | Oct 9, 2023 | soffid
On October the 1st, Soffid appointed Checksum as its featured partner for Middle East markets (Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates[Miquel Si1] [Raghu Sha2] ). Under this agreement, Checksum will market Soffid’s Identity and Management solution portfolio (Access Management – AM, Identity Governance and Administration – IGA, identity Risk and Compliance – IRC, Privileged Access Management – PAM and Security Information and Event Management – SIEM) across Checksum region of influence and Soffid will route Middle East leads and opportunities to Checksum.
Raghu Sharma, Sales Director of Checksum, comments: “Cybersecurity and Compliance are increasingly looked as complex and specialized skill and endeavor. Checksum’s mission is to provide simple yet efficient solutions to our clients’ growing Information security requirements. We are always looking for partners that assist us in achieving our mission to deliver Value through Cybersecurity optimized for our clients’ needs and environment. We are delighted to choose Soffid as our partner to cooperate in the GCC region.”
“After collaborating with Checksum on multiple projects and opportunities in the Middle East, we are excited to expand our partnership even further by enhancing collaboration and knowledge transfer, with a focus on delivering more value to our customers and strengthen Soffid’s regional presence. ” said Miquel Simó, CCO of Soffid. “Checksum is key to Soffid’s expansion strategy for Middle East markets, as they can provide local support (both geographical and cultural) to our customers. As part of this agreement, Soffid will train Checksum commercial workforce to empower them in detecting, raising and managing leads, and will train Checksum technical teams to better support it’s customers”.
About Checksum
Checksum is a Cyber and Information Security company based in Bahrain, serving all GCC countries. For ten years, Checksum has been delivering its customers specialized services to help them realize value from seeking Cybersecurity and compliance and protect them from ever growing threat landscape and Security challenges. Checksum believes that Cybersecurity and compliance should be path for businesses to return value and increase revenue and not to be seen as a compulsory expense. For more information visit www.checksumis.com or send an email to info@checksumis.com
About Soffid IAM
Soffid IAM delivers the most comprehensive list of IAM features and products covering all IAM lifecycle (AM, IGA, IRC and PAM). Headquartered in Palma, Mallorca, Spain, Soffid’s hyperconverged IAM suite serves customers in more than 30 countries worldwide, protecting public institutions and private companies sensible information. For more information visit www.soffid.com or send an email to marketingt@soffid.com
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