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Is your identity stack starting to feel like a game of tech debt Tetris? Blocks piling up, chaos building, and just when you think you’re on top—Game Over? 🎮👾 It’s time to level up. Our new explainer video breaks down how Strata Identity's Orchestration platform can transform those identity headaches into serious wins. Join our Identity Heroes as they supercharge legacy systems, retire outdated IDPs, and unleash the full power of your IAM strategy. Here's what's in it for you: ✅ Connect any app to any service—without touching a single line of code. ✅ Go vendor-independent and secure even legacy systems. ✅ Build an adaptable, resilient identity fabric that scales with your business. Ready to go from chaos to control, with zero maintenance and zero downtime? 💡🦸♂️ 🎥 Watch the video now. #IdentityOrchestration #StrataIdentity #LevelUpYourIAM #IdentityHero #TechDebt #IAM #ZeroTrust #DigitalTransformation

Join Strata Identity's Field CTO, Aldo Pietropaolo, on Oct. 30 for his presentation at the Cybersecurity Summit in Minneapolis. Aldo will be speaking about how organizations can use Identity Continuity to enhance identity security in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments." Here's the official description of the session: The IT professional's mission and mantra is forging ahead with new, innovative technologies that make stakeholders' lives easier and more productive. Now, AI, quantum computing, and other expansive technologies bring unforeseen business risks and inevitable conflict to interoperability. We will look through the lens of a multi-cloud and hybrid identity landscape to identify critical applications, understand how outages affect the business, and ultimately build a disaster recovery plan that is less recovery and more automation and orchestration. https://lnkd.in/gQRKE2FX

What does it mean for an application to be LDAP bound in the context of identity and access management (IAM)? In this episode of "Snackable Identity," Granville Schmidt, CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, CIPT, Chief Architect at Strata Identity, explains how LDAP-bound applications authenticate users by sending LDAP requests, such as bind requests, to a directory server like Active Directory. He highlights both simple methods (like transmitting cleartext passwords) and more secure options such as Kerberos. 💬 How do you secure your LDAP-bound applications? Let’s discuss in the comments! To learn more about anything and everything IAM, visit www.strata.io.

Since identity providers control access to an organization's applications and data, any downtime can shut down mission-critical operations. Eric Olden, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strata Identity, shares his thoughts and perspectives on this critical topic on this episode of the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast with host Dr. Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D.: https://lnkd.in/g47depd7

Orchestrating your IDPs into an identity fabric is the smartest way to connect IAM and destroy identity silos for good. But the real, practical benefits — and the ‘how’ of it all — have been getting lost in the noise. That’s why we compiled everything you need to know about Identity Orchestration — and what it means for you — into a single, easy-to-skim, practical book. Get your copy! Download Identity Orchestration for Dummies https://lnkd.in/g8EZJ43y

Today, in a world where everything is virtualized, security depends on identity. We demand access to anything, from anywhere, at any time, and from any device, making securing this access a significant challenge. In this episode of the Cloud Unfiltered podcast, Gerry Gebel, VP of Product and Standards at Strata Identity, discusses the role of identity access management in modern business and security strategies. Tune in for his insights into how zero trust principles are evolving and impacting security policies and his recommended strategies for businesses to adopt these advanced security measures without disrupting operations. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/grkASWsp

"If we’re going to keep up with evolving threats, cross-training in both fields [Identity and Security] isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential." - David Lee (AKA the Identity Jedi) This is such a good article from the Identity Jedi about the convergence of Identity and Security. Here are some highlights: "Whether you’re on the identity side or the cybersecurity side, the key is to start small and gradually build your knowledge base. Here are a few ways to get started: 1. Collaborate Across Teams: The quickest way to learn is by working directly with your counterparts. Set up regular knowledge-sharing sessions between identity and security teams. Create cross-functional projects where identity pros help implement multi-factor authentication in cybersecurity initiatives, or security teams help identify risky access behaviors in identity governance workflows. 2. Leverage Online Training Resources: There are plenty of online platforms that offer free or affordable courses in both identity management and cybersecurity. Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, Cybrary, and Identity Jedi University ( absolute shameless plug) have courses that cover everything from Zero Trust frameworks to identity lifecycle management. 3. Attend Cross-Disciplinary Conferences: Look for industry events where the intersection of identity and cybersecurity is front and center. Conferences like Identiverse and RSA are increasingly featuring sessions on identity security posture management and the convergence of these fields. 4. Focus on Certification Programs: To use as learning guides. I’m not a huge fan of the certification route because I think it’s a money grab in a lot of cases, but I digress. Consider certifications that bridge both worlds, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which covers a wide range of security and identity topics. Similarly, the Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) credential can add depth to an identity pro’s security knowledge. 5. Practice Continuous Learning: The technology landscape moves fast, so continuous learning is key. Make a habit of following industry blogs, podcasts, and webinars that explore the latest trends in identity and cybersecurity." We swear we didn't discuss this topic directly directly with him, but we could have. It's something we also talk about a lot around here. We are in the world of identity security. The two MUST go together. Read the whole thing here: https://lnkd.in/gSj-HVFp

What is the #AuthZEN working group, and what role does it play in the #IAM world? Welcome to "Snackable Identity," an IAM video series by Strata Identity. In each episode, our experts break down key IAM topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand explanations. In this episode, Gerry Gebel, VP of Products and Standards at Strata Identity, introduces the AuthZEN working group, formed under the OpenID Foundation, to focus on the interoperability of externalized authorization systems. Gerry covers the group’s rapid progress, including interoperability demos and the submission of the first API for review. 💬 Interested in learning more or joining the AuthZEN working group? Let’s discuss in the comments! To learn more about anything and everything IAM, visit www.strata.io.

The modern enterprise relies on applications hosted across multiple cloud platforms and on-premises that enable workers, partners, and customers to connect, collaborate, and manage business processes and operations. In this episode of the CyberWire Daily podcast with host Dave Bittner, Eric Olden explains how organizations can implement and orchestrate the seven A's to achieve Zero Trust across multi-vendor and multi-cloud environments. 💭 If you're wondering, "What are the 7 A's of IAM?" Here's you go: ☑️ Authentication ☑️ Access control ☑️ Authorization ☑️ Attributes ☑️ Administration ☑️ Audit ☑️ Availability Tune in to learn how Identity Orchestration can be used to implement and manage the 7 A's without compromising the user experience while bolstering security. https://lnkd.in/gMghNiFR #IdentityOrchestration #7As #IAM

Wondering what CAEP (Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol) is and why it's important? Granville Schmidt, CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP, CIPT is here with his cape to save the day! 🦸♂️ In this episode of "Snackable Identity," Strata Identity's Chief Architect explains CAEP, a protocol under the OpenID Foundation and how it addresses a critical issue in federated identity protocols like SAML and OpenID Connect. CAEP enables continuous evaluation of user access, sending real-time events such as session revocation, device compliance changes, and credential updates. This keeps your application up to date with the latest user behavior, ensuring more secure and responsive access management. 💬 But if you just read this without watching the video 🎥 , you're missing out on Granville demonstrating the difference between CAEP and a cape. So watch it and let us know what you think in the comments below! To learn more about anything and everything IAM, visit www.strata.io #CAEP #ContinuousEvaluation #identityandaccessmanagement