Identity-first security: The new perimeter for MSPs
Identity-first security is a modern approach that treats identity as the new perimeter for cybersecurity. With users, devices and applications accessing resources from anywhere, the traditional network perimeter no longer suffices. Instead, every access decision is based on verifying the identity, device health, user behavior and contextual risk factors, and continuously enforcing policies throughout the session. This approach is critical for […]
What MSPs should know about Azure AD Monitoring
Access control and identity management are fundamental parts of cybersecurity. Managed service providers (MSPs) must get them right every single time. Fortunately, MSPs that manage Azure environments have some powerful tools available to them right on the platform. Azure AD monitoring tools log important activity, integrate easily with third-party and homegrown security tools and analytics, […]
How MSPs can prevent fraud in Microsoft Azure
Identity and access management is a major pillar of modern cybersecurity—and for good reason. The use of stolen credentials is present in about 40% of cyberattacks, and some sort of human element, whether it’s falling for phishing attempts, accidentally downloading malware or some other kind of social engineering incident, is implicated in more than 80% […]
What MSPs should know about multifactor authentication in Azure Active Directory
Multifactor authentication (MFA) requires users to submit two or more forms of identification when signing into a service, for example, requiring a user to enter a password and then confirm their identity by entering a unique code sent to them via text or email.
ADFS vs. Azure AD: What’s the difference?
If you’re a Microsoft partner or managed service provider (MSP) working with Microsoft Azure, you need to know which makes the most sense for your customers’ needs.
