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Why it’s Time to Democratize User Access Reviews
This article was originally featured on Cyber Security Magazine.
A Comprehensive Guide to GRC Software: Features, Benefits, and Key Considerations
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is important for businesses today because it helps them deal with complicated regulatory …
Mastering User Access Control: How to Safeguard Your Organisation from Security Breaches
Introduction In 2024, Comcast Xfinity faced a major security breach due to poor user access control management. By …
Scaling GRC with Automation: Best Practices for Efficient Risk and Compliance Management
Introduction Managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is essential for any organization. A GRC program helps manage these …
Streamlining SaaS User Access Management: Best Practices for IT Managers
In a digital landscape, managing user access to Software as a Service (SaaS) applications is a strategic necessity, …
Avoid Stolen Credentials: Essential Tips for Securing Privileged User Accounts
User accounts are an essential aspect of today’s IT applications and systems, and privileged user accounts are the …
User Access Review Checklist: 5 Must-Haves for IT Teams
Compliance policies need to keep up with cyber criminals. Regulatory demands on companies are growing which in turn …
Amazon Web Services (AWS): Why You Should Audit Permissions & Entitlements
AWS’s shared responsibility model is the foundational agreement between the cloud service provider and its customers that defines …
User Access Review Process: What Is It?
The user access review process is an important control activity required to ensure that employees, contractors, and partners …
How Automation Simplifies User Access Reviews for Remote and Hybrid Workforces
The shift to remote and hybrid work environments has transformed the way organizations operate. While these models provide …
Best Ways to Conduct User Access Reviews: Strategies for Efficiency and Accuracy
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the best ways to conduct user access reviews. We’ll explore why …
10 Common Mistakes in User Access Reviews and How to Avoid Them
User access reviews are critical for maintaining security and ensuring compliance, but they can be complex and time-consuming. …
User Access Reviews: The Ultimate Guide for Ensuring Security & Compliance 2024
Ensuring that the right individuals have access to the right resources is crucial. User access reviews (UARs) play …
Revolutionizing Risk & Compliance: Introducing SecurEnds RPA Flex Connector
Organizations are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with ever-changing regulations. At SecurEnds, …
User Access Reviews: 10 Automation Use Cases to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Compliance
Automating user access reviews is a crucial practice for modern organizations seeking to enhance their security, efficiency, and …
Customer Story: Air Transport Company Sees 60% Reduction in Audit & Labor Hours with SecurEnds Platform
BACKGROUND As the world’s leading air transport IT and communications specialist, this company is committed to meeting the …
Customer Story: Fortune 1000 Home Building Company Enhances Identity Governance with SecurEnds UAR System
BACKGROUND This company is a leading residential construction firm with a strong presence in the housing market. With …
Customer Story: Health Insurance Company Boosts Cybersecurity Measures with SecurEnds User Access Review Automation
BACKGROUND A leading nonprofit health insurance provider dedicated to serving the diverse healthcare needs of their residents, the …
Deep Dive: The Critical Link Between IT Risk Assessments & User Access Reviews
Safeguarding sensitive data is imperative for organizations across all industries – as technology progresses, cybercriminals adapt their tactics, …
SecurEnds Cloud Compliance Module: Strengthening Cloud Security & Compliance in 2024
AWS, GCP and Azure operate under a shared responsibility model, where both the cloud service provider and the …
Automotive Services Company Reduces Identity Risk by 90% with SecurEnds User Access Review Management Platform
BACKGROUND The organization provides a wide range of services catering to automotive needs, including roadside assistance, vehicle maintenance, …
Customer Story: Top 5 Fortune 500 Healthcare Company Automates Security & Compliance with SecurEnds Identity Management Solution
BACKGROUND This company is a major player in the healthcare industry, operating globally. They act as a middleman …
Customer Story: Telecom Leader Reduces User Access Review Time by 67% with SecurEnds
BACKGROUND The client is an international telecommunications company mainly serving mid-size businesses. Before adopting SecurEnds, they were conducting …
Customer Story: Regional Bank Rapidly Scales User Access Reviews 4X with SecurEnds Automation
BACKGROUND A fast-growing regional bank serving multiple areas of North America, this organization’s rapid expansion led to a …
Customer Story: FinTech Company Accelerates User Access Reviews by 75% with SecurEnds Identity MindMap
BACKGROUND The organization provides market-leading technology that simplifies and unifies healthcare payments. Much like their business goals, they …
How Decentralized User Access Reviews Empower Efficiency in Large Enterprise Companies [Identity Experts Series]
In this article, we’ll explore the differences between centralized and decentralized user access review management in large enterprises. …
Customer Story: Leading Healthcare Provider Reduces User Access Review Time by 50%
BACKGROUND A large provider of healthcare services to Medicare plan-based individuals, the client was relying on manual spreadsheets …
Are Your Cybersecurity Assessments, Compliance, Risk, And Audits Tedious and Manual For GRC?
Cyber Security assessments and compliance is manual and tedious with control questionnaire collecting answers to the questions and …
Ultimate 2024 Compliance Checklist: User Access Reviews & Best Practices
Compliance has become more critical than ever for organizations across industries. As we step into 2024, the need …
Year in Review 2023: Insights, Updates, and Customer Success
As we bid farewell to another transformative year in the realm of cybersecurity, it’s time to reflect on …
A Guide to Simplifying Access Requests & Approvals
Thanks to remote/hybrid work, rapid migration to the cloud, and ever-increasing application counts, the complexity of overseeing who …
IAM: Top Challenges Facing Banks, Credit Unions, and Financial Institutions
The finance sector is the lifeblood of the global economy, and its guardians—banks, credit unions, and financial institutions—are …
13 Ways Cybersecurity & Compliance Teams Can Gain Visibility [Prevent Data Breaches]
Gaining comprehensive visibility into your IT environment is the cornerstone of an effective defense strategy. So, where do …
Identity Governance: Best Ways to Make Your Processes Easier & More Efficient
Your organization faces numerous challenges in managing identities and access rights across your networks, applications, and systems. The …
Ensuring Fast & Secure Offboarding with Automated User Access Reviews
In today’s technology-driven world, ensuring the security of employee offboarding is more crucial than ever. Your team must …
Reducing Risk with Segregation of Duties: Best Practices, Use Cases, and Implementation
Your organization is facing a multitude of threats that can have severe consequences for your operations, finances, and …
The Dangers of Manual User Access Reviews & How to Overcome Them [Webinar Recap & Full Guide]
Today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity and compliance landscape causes organizations to face constant challenges in protecting sensitive data and ensuring …
How Cybersecurity Teams Can Do More with Less Amid Budget Cuts and Layoffs
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant economic challenges, forcing many organizations to make tough decisions such as budget …
The Worst Data Breaches in History & How You Can Prevent the Next Big Security Compromise
In recent years, data breaches have become increasingly common, with organizations of all sizes and industries falling victim …
Automating User Access Reviews: A CISO’s Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, automating user access reviews (UARs) has become a critical component of …
Benefits of Streamlining Access Recertification
Access recertification is a nightmare for any organization looking to fulfill SOX, HIPAA, ISO27001, GDPR, or PCI compliance. …
Identity as the New Perimeter: The Importance of Regular User Access Reviews
Written By: Abhi Kumar The term “identity as the new perimeter” refers to the notion that the traditional …
Automate your Customers Cyber Security Risk Assessments for Regulatory Compliance and Audits
Managed Service Providers (MSP/MSSP) provide security services to customers. As part of the cybersecurity program, performing security risk …
Manual User Access Reviews are Scary
Written By : Abhi Kumar It’s that time of year again—Halloween! And what could be more frightening than …
See Yourself In Cyber: Phish On
Written By : Abhi Kumar October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Since 2004 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), …
Identity Governance and Service Accounts
Written By : Abhi Kumar WHAT ARE SERVICE ACCOUNTS? Service accounts are a special kind of non-human account …