Identity weaknesses played a material role in almost 90% of the 750-plus incidents Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 investigated in 2025, with 65% of initial access driven by identity-based attacks. This was not solely because those organizations lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA) or security training. Rather, attackers…
The identity and access management (IAM) ecosystem now spans at least six functional categories, and the relationships between those categories matter more than any single product decision. Security teams evaluating their IAM architecture need to understand where coverage gaps emerge between categories and what questions to ask before consolidating or…
This blog examines how traditional identity verification and access management controls are increasing risk for state and local government agencies. It also explains how identity threat detection and risk mitigation can strengthen existing defenses and better protect public sector systems.Â
With compromised credentials now reported as the most common attack vector, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become central to enterprise cybersecurity. This guide outlines 6 key considerations for an IAM program to succeed.
Decentralized identity models have emerged as a potential solution that balances user privacy with businesses’ digital identity proofing needs. While adoption remains limited, their ability to protect personal data while enabling universal identity proofing makes them an appealing path forward. The question is whether decentralized identity is truly the future of digital identity proofing, and if so, what has slowed its adoption.Â
ID Dataweb has integrated its identity threat and risk mitigation capabilities with Microsoft Entra Verified ID, helping organizations proactively detect and mitigate identity risks before credentials are issued and maintain trust throughout the entire credential lifecycle. Â
Modern enterprises, have invested in firewalls, encryption, and authentication. Yet call centers often remain a soft target. Agents have the authority to reset passwords and MFA. In modern account takeover (ATO) chains, identity—not credentials or firewalls—is the frontline.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced its intent to acquire CyberArk, a leading Identity Security company. Identity Security has already been gaining momentum over the last year, and PANW’s acquisition further cements identity's central role in modern cybersecurity. Â
Joiners need instant, precise access; movers collect too many privileges over time; leavers leave ghost accounts. Without automated provisioning and deprovisioning, and identity risk management, every stage elevates risk.Â
If you’re an IT administrator, you know the pain of traditional workforce identity management. Provisioning accounts, verifying identities, handling contractors, disabling access for departures. Identity orchestration simplifies IAM.