Changes in business risk and security threats mean a greater role for identity governance and administration (IGA). Business today is more connected, collaborative and flexible than ever. The challenges of the past 18 months have led to an explosion of cloud use and remote or hybrid work. In this article, Rod Simmons talks about how IGA or identity security can solve the dynamic challenges of business security.
Beneficial changes in technology often go hand in hand with increases in security threats and a riskier business climate. Organizations of all sizes need to view identity security as the central pillar of their operations. Chief information security officers (CISOs) need to build a consistent approach to identity management across on-premises, hybrid and cloud systems.
Digital Technology, Digital Identity
New applications and data provide new identities and access rights, widening the attack vector for criminals, state actors, hacktivists and malicious insiders. These new identities must be properly managed. Organizations rely on three pillars to protect their data: confidentiality, integrity and accessibility. Maintaining these is central to…
