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Managing identities in hybrid worlds
Are you losing control of access management as SaaS and mobile devices take hold? To achieve better operational consistency and scale, consider a centralized IAM system. Feature
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Understanding IDaaS: The benefits and risks of Identity as a Service
Are identities safe in the cloud? Experts say enterprises must carefully weigh the risks vs. rewards of identity management as a service. Feature
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Cloud Security Tutorials and Learning Guides
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Quiz: Identity management and access control in the cloud
You've watched the video, listened to the podcast and read the tip: How much have you learned about IAM in the cloud? Take this short quiz and find out. Quiz
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AWS IAM tools essential to secure cloud services
Using AWS IAM tools to limit who has access to create and launch services should be essential to a cloud security strategy, say experts. News | 29 Nov 2012
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Cloud identity and access management aids biotech company
Okta service streamlines unmanageable number of accounts and passwords for Genomic Health. News | 14 Jun 2012
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AWS credentials uncovered using Google Code Search
One mistake by a developer could expose an organization’s AWS infrastructure, security researcher says. News | 22 Nov 2011
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Cloud IAM catching on in the enterprise
Market for cloud-based identity and access management is growing, analysts say. News | 20 Sep 2011
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Amazon launches new cloud identity management functionality
AWS customers can now use their existing identity management systems. News | 04 Aug 2011
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New vendors unveil technologies for cloud computing security
Encryption, server security and identity and access management for cloud services among the new offerings. News | 09 Feb 2011
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Federal CISOs worry they can't effectively secure cloud computing
An (ISC)2 survey finds federal CISOs pleased with the government's efforts to improve network security, but lack support for hiring skilled security pros. Article | 06 May 2010
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Security challenges with cloud computing services
Panel discusses cloud computing security issues including encryption and user authentication. Article | 21 Sep 2009
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Cloud management platforms key for cloud security
A new breed of tools eases the complexities of managing cloud infrastructures, including security. Tip
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Password-based authentication: A weak link in cloud authentication
Password cracking tools demonstrate the weakness of passwords for securing cloud services. Tip
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How diligent user account security thwarts password recovery attacks
The recent CloudFlare hack showed how poor user account security and password recovery can be compromised. Learn how to avoid a similar incident. Tip
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Windows 8 authentication: An examination of the new cloud-based option
A look at the new cloud-based authentication feature included in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system. Tip
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XACML tutorial: Using XACML as a foundation for entitlement management
Learn how to use XACML to externalize fine-grained authorization from application logic and support cloud-based IAM initiatives. Tip
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Cloud authentication: Avoiding SSO land mines in the cloud
Companies that have invested in SSO need to address authentication issues before moving to the cloud. Tip
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Cloud IAM: Creating connectors for dynamic cloud provisioning of users
Implementing dynamic provisioning between an enterprise and a cloud service provider takes a lot of work, but as expert Phil Cox explains, it can result in both cost and time savings. Tip
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Amazon EC2 security: securing an EC2 instance
Learn the basics for ensuring your EC2 instance is properly secured in this tip by security expert Dave Shackleford. Tip
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Cloud computing access control: Access management services in the cloud
Organizations should position themselves for cloud services by using open standards for access management. Tip
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Top cloud identity management considerations
Organizations looking to use cloud computing services need to integrate identity management mechanisms into their plans. Tip
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Is Identity Management as a Service (IDaaS) a good idea?
Identity Management as a Service (IDaaS) is new on the managed security service provider scene, so how can you know which of these SaaS service providers to trust with your identity and management access tools? Find out in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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IDaaS: Key considerations for enterprise cloud identity services
Gartner Research Vice President Ant Allan discusses enterprise IDaaS, including the benefits and best use cases for cloud identity services. Webcast
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Setting the groundwork for IAM in the cloud
This presentation will provide guidance as to some common answers to questions that arise when extending an IAM program to the cloud. Video
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Countdown: Top five strategies for building a successful cloud IAM architecture
This podcast will count down the top five steps you should take to successfully extend your identity services infrastructure into the cloud. Podcast
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Countdown: Top five strategies for building a successful cloud IAM architecture
This podcast will count down the top five steps you should take to successfully extend your identity services infrastructure into the cloud. Podcast
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Google Apps security director on data security within the cloud
Google Apps security director Eran Feigenbaum discusses data security in the cloud in this exclusive RSA Conference 2011 interview. Video
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Managing identities in hybrid worlds
Are you losing control of access management as SaaS and mobile devices take hold? To achieve better operational consistency and scale, consider a centralized IAM system. Feature
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AWS IAM tools essential to secure cloud services
Using AWS IAM tools to limit who has access to create and launch services should be essential to a cloud security strategy, say experts. News
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Understanding IDaaS: The benefits and risks of Identity as a Service
Are identities safe in the cloud? Experts say enterprises must carefully weigh the risks vs. rewards of identity management as a service. Feature
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Cloud management platforms key for cloud security
A new breed of tools eases the complexities of managing cloud infrastructures, including security. Tip
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Password-based authentication: A weak link in cloud authentication
Password cracking tools demonstrate the weakness of passwords for securing cloud services. Tip
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How diligent user account security thwarts password recovery attacks
The recent CloudFlare hack showed how poor user account security and password recovery can be compromised. Learn how to avoid a similar incident. Tip
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IDaaS: Key considerations for enterprise cloud identity services
Gartner Research Vice President Ant Allan discusses enterprise IDaaS, including the benefits and best use cases for cloud identity services. Webcast
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Cloud identity and access management aids biotech company
Okta service streamlines unmanageable number of accounts and passwords for Genomic Health. News
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Windows 8 authentication: An examination of the new cloud-based option
A look at the new cloud-based authentication feature included in the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system. Tip
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Cloud Security Tutorials and Learning Guides
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About Cloud Provisioning and Cloud Identity Management Issues
Identity management, access controls and user provisioning takes on a huge role in ensuring secure use of enterprise cloud computing. In this cloud IAM resource, get expert advice on how to configure cloud provisioning systems properly, and build solid cloud access control systems to ensure proper acces to data outside your organization.