The CIO’s Dream Outcome: Seamless Consolidation and Instant Collaboration
When mergers happen, CIOs often brace for chaos: broken logins, system outages, staff frustration. But what if the dream outcome were possible instead? Imagine this: Domains consolidate without conflict or downtime Systems integrate so smoothly you don’t notice the seams Users from both sides of the merger collaborate immediately, on Day 1 This is […]
From AD to ICAM to Blockchain: The Evolution of Identity Management Into the Quantum Future
Once upon a time, Active Directory was the crown jewel of enterprise identity management. It arrived with great fanfare, promising centralized control and streamlined access for users across sprawling networks. And we all cheered. For years, AD was more than enough. It fit neatly into on-premises environments, managing user credentials and access rights like a […]
The Job Market Is Broken Because Tech Lost Its Soul
Let’s stop pretending the job market is bad because there’s no money. Tech budgets are fine. Actually, they’re more
ICAM vs. Entra ID: Why Microsoft’s Solution Misses the Mark
Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) is a crucial framework for ensuring that the right people have the right access at the right time, without compromising security, usability, or compliance. Many organizations assume that Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) provides a full ICAM solution, but that’s not the case. While Entra ID is a strong Identity […]
AI: The Miracle Worker That Isn’t (Yet)
AI isn’t a miracle worker. Misusing it, or failing to fully understand its intricacies, can be a costly mistake
Zero Trust Isn’t Really Zero Trust: The AD and Local Network Dilemma
Zero Trust is the hot security framework of the moment, built on a simple premise: Trust no one, verify everything. It flips the traditional security model on its head by assuming that threats exist both inside and outside the network perimeter. To Zero Trust, everyone and everything is sus. Sounds bulletproof, right? Well, not exactly! […]
You, Who?
In a truly secured tech landscape, how do you verify that some is who they say they are?
How to Make Admins Hate Security Less
Walking the fine line between tolerable and obnoxious. Even the most forward-thinking organizations can sometimes default to outdated modalities, especially when it comes to security. Savvy ISSOs know that some security must be forfeited in the name of convenience, but modern threats require more security than most users would like. Lots of products have made […]
F*#k Your RTO: Why We’re Not Going Back to the Office
Remote work is here to stay, and honestly, why wouldn’t it be? After proving we can be just as productive (if not more) from the
