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The Strategic Value of Standardization of Authorization: Why Security and Enterprise Architects Should Care

gal@plainid.com (Gal Helemski) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:58:22 GMT

The Value of Access Control Consistency: Centralizing Policies in Enterprise Architecture

gal@plainid.com (Gal Helemski) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

This blog is part of a 4-part blog series on the values of centralizing authorization policies.

Establishing Control with Central Policy Management of Access Controls – Part 2

gal@plainid.com (Gal Helemski) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:55:12 GMT

This blog is part of a 4-part blog series on the values of centralizing authorization policies

In the world of enterprise security, control is not just about enforcement – it's about empowering organizations to create, manage, and update access control policies with precision and agility. Centralized policy management significantly enhances control by providing a unified framework to handle policies across diverse digital environments. This blog delves into the importance of having control via centralized policy management and how it benefits security and IAM stakeholders.

Visibility with Central Policy Management of Access Controls – Part 1

gal@plainid.com (Gal Helemski) — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:18:41 GMT

This blog is part of a 4-part blog series on the values of centralizing authorization policies

The explosion of identities and data in today’s digital landscape has become a challenge for enterprises to maintain robust security protocols and efficient operations. Visibility is not just a beneficial feature; it is a cornerstone of effective security. Centralized policy management offers a required level of visibility, providing comprehensive oversight and control across the enterprise. This blog (part of a four-part blog series on the values of centralized policy management) explores why visibility is crucial and how it enhances security.

How to Address Third-Party & B2B Access Control Challenges in IAM

Mickey Martin — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:39:35 GMT

Despite technological advancements in the field, third-party access remains a persistent challenge for many IAM (Identity and Access Management) and security teams. While third-party access contributed to a significant percentage of breaches in recent years, the ongoing issues prompt a closer look at IAM fundamentals, the roles of its components, and the existing gaps in managing external access.

Identity Security Company

gal@plainid.com (Gal Helemski) — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:06:30 GMT

I am pleased to announce that PlainID has adopted new features and services into its Platform. These new services allow PlainID to expand beyond Policy-based Access Control and into the world of Identity Security.

SaaS Authorization Management

Mickey Martin — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

What Does Authorization Have to do with ISPM?

Mickey Martin — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Previously I wrote a blog talking about what ISPM could mean for the future of Identity by comparing it to other *SPM platforms and the features that are established in Security Posture Management so far. Today I’d like to take it a step further and talk about specifically how Authorization maps into this new world of ISPM and what pieces Policy Based Access Control tools such as SaaS Authorization Management and Dynamic Authorization can solve.

What is Identity Security Posture Management?

Mickey Martin — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT

As the world of identity and access management dcontinues to grow and evolve into a central focus on how businesses operate, supporting tools to help you manage and align all the pieces, platforms and niche solutions will also arise. Recently in the market a new term is popping up Identity Security Posture Management or ISPM which is proof to the evolution of IAM platforms and their importance to our core business. To understand this new thing that seems to be creeping in from the edge of the space, lets look at what Security Posture Management has been traditionally.

PBAC: Top 10 OWASP API Risks - Key Insights & Effective Mitigation

Mickey Martin — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:44:23 GMT

In today's digitally-centric organizations, the development of products, services, and solutions increasingly depends on the implementation of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). APIs facilitate effective communication, providing access to information and functionality associated with organizational data. In recent years, their usage has grown exponentially to the point where they are almost universal in both external-facing and internal applications. In summary, APIs have become one of the essential building blocks of modern business applications, and their use is critical to successful digital transformation. Consequently, API security must also be considered a fundamental business requirement at the boardroom level.