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Authentication as a Service: 5 Components and Critical Best Practices

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AaaS services typically include user authentication, authorization, identity management, and methods such as single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Identity and Access Management (IAM) Whether for workforce or customer, IAM is about handling user identities across systems securely and efficiently.

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Buying your next SaaS app: Get answers to 7 key InfoSec questions

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One of the strengths of SaaS is its ability to integrate with third-party systems, including other SaaS apps. Customer obligation On the other hand, the customer agrees to secure user access, which includes identity management, app access management , and file and data security. Lack of visibility into third-party risk.

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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Top 6 Capabilities

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APIs are common targets due to their accessibility, making secure configuration critical. For PaaS, CSPM focuses on securing managed services such as databases, messaging systems, and serverless computing. For example, CSPM can detect open ports or unprotected storage buckets that may expose sensitive data.

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ADFS Authentication: How It Works and 6 Key Requirements

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This federated identity management system reduces the need for multiple passwords. It leverages the existing Windows authentication system to provide a single sign-on experience. DNS round-robin and session affinity are not recommended due to potential traffic imbalances or failure handling limitations.

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Identity Management (IdM) Systems: Explained

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Identity Management (IdM), a subset of Identity and Access Management (IAM), is a framework of policies and processes that enables the smooth management of user identities and personas within organizations. How does an Identity Management lifecycle look? Let’s take a closer look. Ask Accenture.

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SaaS User Management Tips and Best Practices

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SaaS user management isn’t without its challenges, though. These range from security risks due to password mismanagement to user privacy concerns, and integration complications. User management systems help enforce these regulations. Which tools do they use most?

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Top 10 SSO Providers You Must Consider in 2022

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SSO providers handle all authentication activities and save the business valuable development time since no proprietary authentication system is required. This popular identity management vendor has been providing a solid cloud-based SSO solution for years now. Interested in implementing a SSO solution? 1 – Okta.

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