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RISKS OF NOT HAVING A PAM SYSTEM

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Privileged Access Management is a security network framework that aims in avoiding the abuse of privileged accounts. In privileged access management , users are granted access to the info after a series of questions which are actually passwords and a measure to ensure only the certified user is allowed in the system. The credentials of the privileged users are kept safe in a PAM system, and once they have accessed it by answering the question, they are directed to the PAM system where they can access their credentials and use the info, this system thus makes one more security layering. PAM is one of the most effective network security systems and is a reliable one as well.  Many companies tend to use the Privileged Access Management system to safeguard their servers and to make sure only verified users access the data which is needed. If you’re not having PAM as a part of your organization, then your data is more likely to be breached easily. Here are some of the risks to which you...

PRACTISES TO MANAGE SSH KEYS

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SSH keys are the set of security keys which keeps a network safe and do not allow any breacher to trespass the system without authentication. SSH keys stand for Security Socket Shell. These keys are run or we can say are used by a set of protocols. It is managed by two parties, called client end and server end. It allows the private network transaction thus keeping both the sides safe and only allowing users access after authentication. If you’re about to introduce SSH keys to your system, then you should know about some of the ways to manage them. And some of the key practises are - 1. Use SSH key manager 2. Implement and enforce strict SSH key management 3. Implement POLP 4. Remove old SSH public keys 1. Use SSH key manager: An SSH key management tool is a reliable and an easy way to manage the lifecycle of keys. An SSH key manager helps you find all the keys located within your IT infrastructure. It also tells who has access to it.  It actually helps you detect potential vu...

BEST IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARES

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Identity and access management is a set of security network frameworks, which is established and formed to allow access to the data to a person on the basis of their identity. One can only access and scroll through the data when one has proved their identity. IAM actually helps supervisors to control user access to critical information of an organization. It also provides one with the option to block or grant access to an individual. The IAM market has gone through significant changes and new and better software and solutions to safeguard the data. Here are some of the best and updated software versions of Identity and Access Management . Cisco Oracle Okta IBM Identity and Access Management 1. Cisco: Cisco has eased and resolved the network issue to a great extent by compiling and forming a software of IAM and Zero trust together. Cisco has introduced tetration micro-segmentation technology, SD-Access fabric, and Identity Services NAC solution, and has become the only service provider...

SSH KEYS AND THEIR USAGE

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SSH keys are a set of security keys that ensures the safety of data in a network system. The full form of SSH keys is Security Socket Shell.  SSH keys are a set of protocols actually, which keep intruders and breaches away from the network system, thus making sure no one enters or uses the info in the network.  One can also refer to SSH keys as Security Shell. SSH keys are actually two keys, namely public key and private key. The idea behind introducing SSH protocol was developed after a few incidents of trespassing were seen. The system of SSH Protocol was developed in 1995 by Tatu Ylonen.  The ideal concept behind introducing the SSH Protocol was to safeguard the servers from attackers. These attackers usually attempt to gain access through the network with the help of usernames and passwords. SSH keys work from two connections, the client end, and the server end. The main function/feature of SSH keys is to provide users with secure private network transactions fro...

WHAT IS THE ZERO TRUST MODEL?

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Zero Trust Model is a network security framework that works on securing the network system on an authentication basis. It is a security system that requires details of all the users, whether in or outside the organization’s network, each of them needs to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated for security configuration whenever they try to access the data within a network. Zero Trust Model works and believes that there is no traditional network edge. It is a significant network framework that is based on the principle that states, ‘Trust but verify. This system was introduced because the traditional approach used to believe and allow trusted users to access the ingo which has led to breaching and certain security crimes, so Zero Trust Model was introduced. This model has become dated with the cloud migration of business transformation initiatives nowadays.  Zero Trust lays stress on and wants organizations to continuously monitor and validate the users and the...