Customer identity and access management, CIAM, is the set of technologies and processes a business uses to register, verify, authenticate, and manage the identities of the people outside the organization who use its digital services: customers, subscribers, partners, patients, account holders. It sits at a different point in the business...
Modern organizations depend on complex digital ecosystems, cloud platforms, remote work environments, SaaS tools, and interconnected networks. In these systems, a few accounts have significantly higher privileges than others. Administrator logins, service accounts, and elevated user credentials have the capability to reach the most critical data and systems. Protecting these...
/by Ayush BhansaliIn today’s digital world, securing systems, data, and users is no longer a choice but a necessity. However, two concepts in security are commonly confused with each other or are used interchangeably: authentication and authorization. Although they are used together, they are solving two completely different problems. It is important...
/by Ayush BhansaliAs organizations become more dependent on digital systems, cloud platforms, and connected devices, figuring out who is allowed to do what has become a major security concern. Access control authentication performs the vital function of identifying users before letting them access the confidential data, systems, or physical locations. If done...
/by Ayush BhansaliWith organizations implementing cloud platforms, remote access, and intricate IT infrastructures, privileged accounts have become one of the most targeted entry points by cybercriminals. These accounts usually have the highest level of access to systems, applications, and sensitive data; thus, they are a primary concern in current security strategies. Choosing...
/by Ayush BhansaliDigital transformation has changed how organisations operate, collaborate, and grow. They have to grant access to their systems and data not only to the employees, but also to contractors, partners, and applications, and in most cases, this is done in different cloud and on-premises environments. Controlling who should have access...
/by Ayush BhansaliDigital ecosystems heavily depend on outsourcing identity verification and access management nowadays. To satisfy users, speed up growth, and comply with the latest security regulations, companies hook up external login systems. However, this convenience has its own hidden risks that should be comprehended and managed. A third-party authentication service that...
/by Ayush BhansaliWe're at a time when hybrid work, cloud sprawl, and sophisticated threats have broken conventional security models. You can no longer count on firewalls and static trust. That's why zero trust compliance is now a requirement for contemporary businesses. It keeps your security posture up, but more importantly, leads. What...
/by Ayush BhansaliThe highly connected digital environment demands businesses to prioritize providing safe, frictionless, and contextual experiences for their customers. CIAM Authentication, or Customer Identity and Access Management, is one such solution that facilitates the management and security of customer identities, further ensuring seamless access to online services. But what is CIAM, and...
/by Ayush Bhansali