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Effective incident response planning is a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy.

Effective User Lifecycle Management is a critical component of a robust cybersecurity strategy.

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Smart home security risk is no longer an issue for consumers and households alone. More and more people are working from home, so home electronics may impact corporate networks. In addition, some smart home devices are portable, so they may be brought into the workplace. As a result, IT professionals need a process to assess…

ISO 27001 compliance is one way to determine if your organization is keeping up with industry standards. It is a complex standard, so achieving compliance is not a simple process. Before we go further, let’s unpack why ISO 27001 compliance is a worthwhile goal. Three Reasons Why ISO 27001 Compliance Matters For Your Company There…

Your users demand convenience, even when it comes to security. That’s why Avatier has developed facial recognition capabilities using mobile apps. Whether your organization uses Android or iOS devices, you can get facial recognition capabilities quickly using the built-in features on these devices. Let’s start with Avatier’s Android Apps. Android: Avatier Identity Anywhere and Avatier…

How long does it take to do effective password management at your company? As a critical line of defense in your company, passwords need to be managed well. You’re one weak password away from a major security incident. On the other hand, you are juggling different projects and activities in your cybersecurity program like incident…

You’re considering Avatier vs. Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Which identity management solution is right for your needs? It’s not as simple as choosing a familiar brand. You need to take a closer look at some of the specific capabilities. Use this product comparison to develop your software solution shortlist. Once you have a few products…

Your people can be your greatest threat or your greatest IT security weakness. Reinforcing the importance of IT security regularly is helpful. However, you also need to equip your employees with the skills and knowledge to make smart decisions. Without robust IT security training, your staff is more likely to make security mistakes. Now, here’s…

Do you like to hear from your auditor? Let’s be honest: few managers look forward to receiving IT security audit findings. If you feel bad for avoiding these audit reports, you’re not alone. These reports not only require work to address, but they sometimes make you look bad. That’s the traditional mindset when it comes…

IT security failure is an ever-present danger. New threats and ways to attack your organization are constantly being developed. Defending against these threats is a tough challenge for companies across the world, even small firms. You can get an early warning of your vulnerability to a security failure by monitoring and preventing IT security department…

You’ve heard of multi-factor authentication, but you haven’t started using it across your organization yet. If you’re skeptical or worried about adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) at your company, you might have out-of-date information about what it involves. Or, you might believe one of these myths and misconceptions. Let’s set the record straight right now. Myth:…

There’s a specter haunting IT departments around the world: increasing identity and access management risk. Left unchecked, this trend will quietly raise the impact and likelihood of an IT security event. Unlike other corporate problems such as fraud or high employee turnover, detecting and controlling this risk is difficult. There’s a way to make it…

Cybersecurity incident response is the best of times and the worst of times for security professionals. Without a doubt, it’s incredibly stressful. You face difficult questions from senior management, customers, and sometimes governments. That`s the painful side of incident response. On the other hand, it’s exciting work! Walking into work, you know that your contribution…

Keeping up with the constant threats and vulnerabilities in cybersecurity is a daunting task. When everything goes well, meaning no hacks or system failures, you get no recognition. When an attack takes down company systems, you face the pressure and stress of answering tough questions about how you let this happen. Unfortunately, there’s never enough…

Every week, new releases for apps come to the market. Every quarter, there are new startups launching that are keen to disrupt (meaning steal market share!) established companies. The old way of doing business just isn’t going to cut it any longer. Some big firms choose to acquire small firms to keep pace, but that’s…

Do you use Docker Containers but keep having to improvise identity management solutions? That era is over. Avatier has become a Dockers Partner. We have the first security and identity management product built on Docker Containers. We’re committed to helping Docker Container users manage and reduce their cybersecurity risk. Now, what does this announcement mean…

Identity Access Management (IAM) is an increasingly important aspect of business technology, helping advance security by providing the tools needed to manage system access and security credentials. In fact, the current climate of rising IT security concerns paired with increased movement to cloud computing has led to projected a 12 percent growth for the IAM…

Fix your identity management processes and systems and your entire cybersecurity program will improve. Once you get into the details, it quickly becomes evident that improving identity management is quite difficult. If you miss one new hire or one system, your entire system can fall apart. How do you overcome identity management problems and minimize…

Avatier, the global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) software, is excited to announce the premiere of Avatier Community. This online portal puts all of our tools and resources right at our customers’ fingertips. It provides Avatier customers with exclusive access to an expanded knowledge base, a forum to connect with other community members,…

Avatier now offers integration with DUO for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Password Management. In addition to answering security challenge questions, users can now select from one or more multi-factor methods to further secure a password reset operation. The integration gives Avatier users the flexibility to use DUO or use Avatier’s existing MFA technology.

Avatier Corporation announced at the Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2016 in Las Vegas, NV the release of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Biometrics for its Password Management solution. Password Management is now more secure than ever with the introduction of MFA Biometrics technology. Users can authenticate their identity and securely unlock account, reset and synchronize…

Hacker groups are the organized crime of the cyber world. They are pirates calling parley with one another, thriving in a virtual treasure-trove of shared information. Their success stems from a willingness to share their secrets and the tricks of their trade with each other. Bank Security Protection against hackers is a relatively new idea.…

Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 by James M. Cox and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a juggernaut in the communications, media, and automotive services industries with major brands including Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader.com, Savings.com, and Valpack. Vic Chandar, a Senior Manager at Cox Enterprises, knew that their key goal was to reduce the…

Intuitive Surgical was founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. They developed the revolutionary da Vinci® system to assist surgeons in minimally-invasive robotic surgery. In 2003, they merged with rival Computer Motion and subsequently grew at an unprecedented rate. Today, they remain a gold standard in the industry and the global leader in robotic-assisted…

Limiting third party security risks. Today’s enterprise requires IT organizations to fully engage external users. This audience includes such as contractors, business partners, vendors and suppliers. The Gartner Identity and Access Management (IAM) for Third Parties webinar offers best practices for managing third-party identities and access control. Lori Robinson, Gartner Research VP, relates challenges in…

Hacktivist expose an information security truth. The Panamanian legal firm Mossack Fonseca’s leak exposes a systemic security lapse. In revealing the obscenely wealthy businessmen and heads of states that used the firm to avoid taxes, the Panama Papers brings security awareness to the forefront. By releasing 2.6 terabytes of data, it highlights damage caused by…