Tag Archives: CyberSecurity
What is authentication? and its 3 types, an ultimate guide.
Reading Time: 10 minutes Introduction Authentication in Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a fundamental process that verifies the identity of users attempting to access systems and resources. It serves as the first line of defense against unauthorized access by ensuring that only legitimate users can enter a system. This process typically involves the presentation of credentials, such as…
SSO – Single Sign-On Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Reading Time: 11 minutes What is SSO? Single Sign-On (SSO) is a powerful authentication mechanism that allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of login credentials, eliminating the need to repeatedly log in each time they switch applications. This technology simplifies user management by centralizing authentication through an identity provider, which ensures that once a user…
7 Session Attacks and Defense Methods in IAM
Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction In today’s interconnected digital landscape, identity and access management (IAM) plays a very important role in securing user interactions with applications, systems, and data. However, as organizations adopting cloud technologies, remote work, and diverse user populations, the landscape of identity security has become increasingly complex. In this article, we will explore the various session attacks that…
Session Management in IAM – Identity Security
Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction to User Session Management A user’s interaction with an application over a period of time is known as a session. Applications need a way to track users that have been authenticated and the session may contain data about the authenticated user so session management is very important. Sessions usually has start and end time…
Ransomware protection using IAM – identity and access management controls
Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction Ransomware has emerged as one of the most damaging cybersecurity threats in recent years. This malicious software encrypts a victim’s data, so it is inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. As a cybersecurity consultant, it is crucial to understand the various types of ransomware and implement effective strategies to prevent these…
Identity and Access Management Challenges in Modern Applications
Reading Time: 4 minutes Intro In today’s digital landscape, users demand a seamless and thoughtfully designed experience when interacting with applications. Identity and access management (IAM) should serve the purpose of facilitating application access for users, and avoiding unnecessary obstacles. However, achieving this goal introduces many questions and options for developers venturing into the realm of Identity and Access…
What is Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software? A privileged access means elevated permissions for users (“Super users or System Administrators”) who are performing critical changes in critical systems in the IT environment. Normally, system admins are usually have full control over these accounts and it’s almost impossible to monitor and audit privileged access specially in…
OWASP API Security Top 10 2019
Reading Time: 16 minutes Before start reading OWASP API Security Top 10 in details. you can check APIs for non-technical people if you have no technical background. What is API API Stands for Application Program Interface. APIs are a set of functions and procedures that allow for the creation of applications that access data and features of other applications,…
How to Redirect HTTP to HTTPS Using .htaccess
Reading Time: 2 minutes Traditionally, all websites and web servers are configured by default to all HTTP traffic over port 80 (Check Network Protocols Standards). But HTTP is insecure and vulnerable to hackers’ attacks. So today we’ll configure your web-server to redirect HTTP to HTTPS using .htaccess Because HTTP traffic is transferred as a plain text (not encrypted). So…
8 Skills Needed to Be a CyberSecurity Professional
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cybersecurity may seem not easy at the beginning. especially if you haven’t practiced it before. so I’ll demonstrate the most important skills needed to be a CyberSecurity professional / ethical hacker. However, you can start a CyberSecurity career by understanding how a computer works and how to code and understand how operating systems work. There…