by Rebeca | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Identity management is gaining more and more importance among companies, so it is necessary to have a defined strategy and an adequate solution.
Currently, sufficient attention is beginning to be paid to identity management, although it depends on the size of the company, but they are regularly producing two errors: On the one hand, quantification, as an example, and according to a recent report, 21% of the CISOS were unaware that their customers had been phishing. And on the other, simplicity vs. security, since identity management must be dealt with through progressive profiling.
One of the elements that creates the biggest problem with regard to identity management is usability. That is why we have to talk about digital identity, and we need a tool that makes a continuous and intelligent analysis of that access and that the user does not even appreciate it, so as not to generate unnecessary and duplicate access.
It is therefore important to establish a digital identity strategy, understanding the user’s journey, and knowing what are they looking for in our application or on our website. The customer must be at the center of any strategy to drive an organization’s business. Digitization has introduced registration processes, which took a long time before being able to start using that service. To this registration process we must add the need to remember countless passwords, which is also another negative point. For this reason, access has to go into the background and run transparently.
When providing a service to a user, the priority must be to facilitate the experience in a way that the user encounters as few obstacles as possible without reducing the security around identity control.It is necessary to deepen this relationship of trust.
In the case of employees, prioritize their productivity, having the necessary access in a simple way, only for what they need and for those who have authorization.
Soffid Access Management can be implemented throughout an organization and for all use cases: employees, customers, devices and objects. The identity solution allows you to associate access management, user-managed access, identity management, directory services, edge security, and also provides an identity gateway.
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by Rebeca | Oct 5, 2022 | cybersecurity, soffid
The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping nearly every industry, from manufacturing and transportation to home automation, telecommunications, and healthcare. By connecting devices with systems, data, and people, you achieve more personalized, automated, and enhanced experiences for your customers.
Therefore, safeguarding user privacy is becoming more difficult as the Internet of Things gains priority in our daily lives. More and more connected devices mean less control over increased connectivity and data collection activities.
In fact, control can be lost if someone hacks into your computer or smartphone, acting as a remote control for other devices. This form of cybercrime can even go unnoticed, unless a series of significant events occur that shock the user.
Smartphones store an enormous amount of personal data about their owners. With apps tied to email IDs, bank accounts, and in some cases appliances and vehicles, stolen data can lead to massive (and in many cases unsolvable) problems.
But regardless of the Internet of Things application, no consumer wants to lose control of their data. They want to determine what and who has access to your personal information, for how long, and under what circumstances.
IAM (Identity Access Management) also helps to identify devices as well as manage user access to data, and traditional IAM solutions cannot cope with the demands of the new era of Internet of Things devices, so it is necessary update the architecture, taking into account the number of device connections and looming security concerns.
Having a customer identity solution that facilitates consistent, multi-channel personalization is key to driving revenue and loyalty.
Customer identity data is one of your most valuable assets, and Soffid can help you protect it everywhere.
Soffid also allows customers to link and manage trusted devices so they can easily authenticate into different applications.
by Rebeca | Sep 28, 2022 | cybersecurity, News
The Internet enables businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets. In addition, it provides opportunities to work more efficiently through the use of computer-based tools. Wifi security should be part of the plan if the company uses emails or cloud computing.
Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud, surpassing physical theft. Every business that uses the Internet is responsible for creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence.
Many employees access their emails and work networks through public Wi-Fi hotspots. However, there is a risk of hackers intercepting sensitive information such as login credentials. Many employees are unaware of the WiFi security threats that lurk in their favorite coffee shop and fail to take precautions. Even employees who are aware of WiFi security threats often ignore the risks.
Consumers may be willing to take risks on public Wi-Fi networks, but what about employees?
How to ensure the security of your employees’ home WIFI
It might not be apparent, but home wireless routers should be one of the most protected and secured devices in anyone’s home. More than computers, tablets, laptops, or smartphones. Why? Because a router is a gateway into personal information. If anyone is able to access one, then they are also able to access a plethora of sensitive data.
We are now also at a time when more people than ever are working from home. Although this transition has been going on for several years, it accelerated rapidly during the COVID-19 outbreak. As most companies conduct operations remotely whenever possible, the risks have increased.
Users have a need to access information from powerful unregulated home wireless networks. In other words, the protection of enterprise-grade routers and firewalls to the sensitive information is now useless.
Unfortunately, cyber criminals see the rise in remote work as an opportunity to infiltrate corporations
Businesses must ensure their remote workers’ Wi-Fi networks don’t risk exposing business data or secrets due to fixable vulnerabilities.
Home ownership is public information. A hacker can park near an employee’s home, steal their Wi-Fi credentials, and reroute the home network so that all traffic is sent to the hacker. The hacker can then infect the employee with ransomware, spy on corporate activity, or conduct other potentially devastating, malicious attacks.
According to an IBM study, human error is the cause of 95% of cybersecurity breaches. This staggering statistic indicates that people simply don’t know what to look for to protect their information. Few employees are well versed in regularly updating their router software to stay up to date on vulnerabilities, leaving countless attack vectors open at home.
Two Ways to Secure Employees’ Home Wi-Fi
- Educate Employees About Cybersecurity at Home
It’s vital to train staff members how to spot and handle phishing attacks and other forms of social engineering. Educate employees on common tactics such as phony emails and spoofed websites and to always double-check before entering credentials anywhere. While educating employees is an essential first step, the fact of the matter is that all it takes is one mistake by a single employee to put an entire organization at risk for an attack.
- Secure Home Wi-Fi With Enterprise-Grade Networks
A WPA2-Enterprise network is the most frequent type used by organizations due to its increased security and customization capabilities. WPA2-Enterprise networks use a RADIUS server with Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) that ensures information sent to the RADIUS is protected. If employees are working remotely and accessing sensitive resources, you want to guarantee they have the best possible protection. WPA2-Enterprise is not only the best method for securing home WiFi networks; it’s become far more accessible in recent years
See how Soffid can help you stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital world. Let’s discuss your project!
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by Rebeca | Sep 21, 2022 | cybersecurity, Definitions, Resources
Identity and Access Management (IAM) helps ensure that only authorized people have access. No one else, have access to the technology resources they need to do their jobs.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have grown uncontrollably. So no longer have enough time and resources to control and manage the access that each user should have to carry out their daily activities. This has created gaps in security that can be disastrous for companies.
This is why managing the life cycle of identities is so important. Since it allows establishing an identity governance model focused on the needs of each company. Likewise, being able to automatically manage tasks such as the creation, deletion, modification and auditing of users. All in the respective applications used in companies.
Why is so important IAM?
Today, nearly 100% of advanced attacks rely on exploiting privileged credentials to reach a target’s most sensitive data and applications. If abused, privileged access has the power to disrupt your business. In the face of these modern threats, it is clear that identity has become the new security battlefield. An “assume breach” mindset, based on Zero Trust principles, is absolutely essential. But while cyberattacks are inevitable, the negative business impact is not.
Keep your company safe with the help of a Security and Identity Management strategy
Organizations that apply identity management avoid vulnerabilities derived from improper access by users or the appearance of orphan accounts, among others; that, in short, allow access to the organization’s systems by users who should no longer be able to do so for different reasons. A good identity security strategy is based on the principle of least privilege, whereby users are given only the minimum levels of access necessary to perform their job functions.
The principle of least privilege is generally considered a cybersecurity best practice and is a critical step in protecting privileged access to high-value data and assets.
key benefits of identity management for businesses
Identity access and management is useful in many ways, because it helps you ensure regulatory compliance, promotes cost savings and simplifies the lives of your users, due to the improvement of their experience. These are the main benefits of having an IAM solution:
- Easy access anywhere
- It favors the connection between the different parts
- Improve productivity
- Optimize User Experience
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by Rebeca | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
