Entries by Howard Mahoney

Simeio Announces Strategic Acquisition of Identity and Access Management Firm PathMaker Group

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PathMaker bolsters Simeio’s consulting services and SailPoint implementation capabilities     ALPHARETTA, GA, January, 10, 2023… Simeio, the leading provider of specialized identity and access management (IAM) services in the cybersecurity industry, has announced the acquisition of Texas-based PathMaker Group (PMG) – a leader in identity management services and solutions.   Simeio’s established portfolio of […]

The OAuth 2.0 Authorization Triangle

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By Thomas Johnson Solutions Architect at PathMaker Group     Have you ever heard of the Bermuda Triangle ? It’s a place in the Northern Atlantic where ships and planes have mysteriously been lost at sea. We won’t try and solve those mysteries today, but will hopefully make the OAuth 2.0 Authorization a little bit […]

Drive to Survive

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Excelling in the Identity Access Management Space by Harold Black, Senior Solution Architect   Many are familiar with the popular television show Drive to Survive. For those who are not acquainted with the show, it is a behind the scenes look at the world of Formula One (F1) racing. You may wonder what does F1 […]

Vote For IAM!

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by Paul Jones, Technical Manger PathMaker Group   I’m your IAM program and I approve this message. We have been bombarded by political ads of late, but there are lessons to be learned from these political campaigns. There are many reasons why Identity Access Management initiatives tend to fail. Treating your IAM program like it […]

Contain Cyber Insurance Costs and Accelerate Readiness with CyberArk SaaS Identity Security Solutions

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  The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a surge in ransomware attacks and data breaches across the globe, profoundly impacting the cyber insurance industry. According to data analytics firm Statistica the number of global ransomware attacks grew from 188 million in 2019 to 304 million in 2020. By the end of 2021, Cybersecurity Ventures estimates global ransomware […]

Four Steps To Customer Data Privacy

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    Personalization is key to delivering engaging experiences but recent high-profile privacy abuses have made customers wary of how companies are using their personal information. They are increasingly reluctant to provide their data and increasingly worried about what’s being shared without their knowledge. These attitudes are reflected in the diverse geographic, industry and corporate […]

It’s Time to Change the Cybersecurity Metaphors We Use

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Source: Pat Muoio, Wall Street Journal   There’s a lot to be learned from the words we use to describe things. Cybersecurity is a case in point. The prevailing metaphor people use when they talk about cybersecurity is that of attack— of cyberwar and cybercrime. It’s understandable, but such language aims our solutions outward at […]

Foundational Concepts For Cloud IAM (panel discussion)

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Access Cloud Foundations Recording Here A recorded discussion about how to build an ongoing, strategic, and sustainable IAM program that establishes foundational patterns supporting Cloud-based IAM capabilities. What are the key IAM functions I need most? How do I decide on the right technologies? What’s the right approach and sequence for implementation? How long will […]