Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Resources
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Articles
What is Identity and Access Management? Effects on Security
A lot goes into ensuring employees have the right access to company resources to do their jobs.
by Sagar Joshi
Centralized Vs. Decentralized Identity Management Compared
Managing user identities in an organization is a nightmare for IT teams.
by Soundarya Jayaraman
What Is an Access Control List (ACL)? Types and Examples
Where there are no rules, there is chaos.
by Soundarya Jayaraman
What Is CSPM? How It Ensures a Secure Cloud Environment
Imagine your organization's cloud environment as a grand city with countless digital skyscrapers, data highways, and virtual neighborhoods. Just like in an actual city, ensuring the security of this bustling digital metropolis is paramount.
by Tanuja Bahirat
Cybersecurity Concerns Escalate in the Education Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated cybersecurity issues within the education industry. The lack of guidelines or policies for managing cybersecurity within schools has caused vulnerabilities and led to increased attacks. This article discusses four cybersecurity concerns and how to combat them, including blended learning (in-person and virtual), phishing attacks, limited resources, and poor password hygiene.
by Rachael Altman
How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work
G2 is constantly following the evolving B2B tech industry, especially during this uncertain time. As part of a series of articles based on a recent survey we conducted, G2 analysts have highlighted some key issues and statistics about what small business employees are facing while working from home, along with possible tools and courses of action everyone can take away.
by Nathan Calabrese
How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model
Where and how employees work has changed drastically in the last decade. Workers used to only be able to access corporate resources while working at the office.
by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US
How to Strengthen Remote Workforce Security During Crises
The coronavirus health crisis has forced millions of workers (who are able) to transition to working from home. That poses numerous obstacles to workers meeting their deadlines and doing their jobs. Security management and enforcement have become some of the most important and critical transitional needs involved for both workers and their employers.
by Aaron Walker
The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption
Putting all your eggs in one basket doesn’t always work out well. We’ve all done it, and when done in a business context (e.g., Cloudflare’s July outage that briefly tanked numerous web-based businesses), the consequences can be far-reaching and dire.
by Zack Busch
What Is Corporate Governance? (+Why It's Vital to Your Business)
Businesses have their own internal governance system – and I’m going to explain how it works.
by Lauren Pope
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Glossary Terms
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Discussions
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Question on: JumpCloud
What is JumpCloud used for?What is JumpCloud used for?
Not just SSO.
We use JumpCloud for device management (policy groups, MDM), security management (MFA), user authentication (LDAP, Radius) and user management.
For single sign-on.
It provides a centralized platform to manage user identities, authenticate users, and control access to various applications, devices, and networks. JumpCloud helps organizations ensure secure, streamlined access for employees, contractors, and partners across a wide range of resources, whether they are on-premises or in the cloud.
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Question on: JumpCloud
Is JumpCloud secure?Is JumpCloud secure?
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.
Yes, JumpCloud is designed with security in mind. It employs multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of protection, ensuring that users need to verify their identity through multiple methods. The platform follows a zero trust security model, meaning that no user or device is automatically trusted, and verification is required for every access attempt. Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, which helps protect sensitive information. Additionally, JumpCloud provides detailed audit logs and reports for monitoring user activity, making it easier to maintain compliance and conduct security audits. With features like role-based access control (RBAC), organizations can enforce strict access policies based on user roles, ensuring that employees only access what they need for their jobs. Overall, these security measures make JumpCloud a reliable choice for identity and access management.
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Question on: Okta
Is there a way to access your applications on a mobile device?I know the verification for okta gets sent to your mobile phone or apple watch, but how do you actually access your applications?
There is an Okta Mobile app from which you can access your work applications, but it requires a little extra setup and not all organization use it. Otherwise, simply open your work applications on your mobile device (if they have apps, of course) and select the SSO sign in option to prompt the Okta Verify app to log you in.
So there is an app called Okta Mobile , that has a mobile web version of the Okta Page .. You can use that :)
Not that I am aware of. From my knowledge the mobile app is used to verify you are the person signing in online from your desktop computer. It’s send you a notification with a 30 second time limit to check your phone and verify
Not really. Mobile device is used for multi factor authentication only
Yes. Install Okta Mobile app on your mobile. Sign in to Okta mobile and setup the account. YOu will prompted to confirm the PIN. And that's it !
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Spring 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Spring 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Spring 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Spring 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Spring 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Winter 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report