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AI agents can bypass guardrails and put credentials at risk, Okta study finds

The risk posed by agentic platforms such as OpenClaw is a hidden issue inside enterprises.

By John E. Dunn

May 1, 20265 mins

Artificial IntelligenceIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity

Mandiant pushes organizations to dump insecure NTLMv1 by releasing a way to crack it

By John E. Dunn

Jan 19, 20265 mins

Access ControlAuthenticationWindows Security

Enterprises still aren’t getting IAM right

By Taryn Plumb

Jan 8, 20266 mins

Artificial IntelligenceIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity

Articles

Mac identity management gets a boost, but IT still faces gaps

Updates to Apple’s identity management tools have the potential to deliver a better authentication experience for Mac users in the enterprise — but we’re not out of the woods yet. Here’s how IT teams can cope.

By Pat Brans

Dec 8, 2025 10 mins

AppleIdentity and Access ManagementMacOS

Scammers try to trick LastPass users into giving up credentials by telling them they’re dead

Oddly worded pitch aimed at the living aims to get victims to click on a malicious link if they think the message isn’t for them.

By Howard Solomon

Oct 24, 2025 6 mins

Password ManagersPhishingSocial Engineering

Passkeys: How they work, how to use them

Passkeys may be the future, but they sure can be bewildering — especially in a business context. Here are straightforward answers to all your pressing passkey questions.

By JR Raphael

Jul 7, 2025 13 mins

Identity and Access ManagementInternetNetwork Security

Surveillance tech outgrows face ID

Facial recognition is controversial and often banned. But new AI-based technology identifies people without scanning their faces.

By Mike Elgan

May 23, 2025 7 mins

Access ControlEmerging TechnologyPrivacy

Technologies to Protect our Identity

Strengthening User Credentials Through Multi-factor Authentication

Mar 6, 2015 3 mins

Authentication

Microsoft releases out-of-band updates to fix reporting error

Emergency patches for Active Directory (AD) Group Policy clear up potentially confusing reports around auditing.

By Taryn Plumb

Apr 14, 2025 3 mins

Identity and Access ManagementOperating Systems

Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for dynamic ID

The combined technologies mean Jamf can support dynamic identity and access scenarios in different industries.

By Jonny Evans

Mar 4, 2025 4 mins

AppleMobile Device ManagementMobile Security

Elon Musk doesn’t work for DOGE, says White House as battle for government servers intensifies

Rules are for real departments with named leaders: Has Elon Musk’s DOGE spotted a loophole?

By John E. Dunn

Feb 18, 2025 5 mins

Government ITIdentity and Access Management

Jamf teams with Okta for enterprise-class simplicity

For Apple admins, the partnership delivers no-fuss identity management, device management, and security.

By Jonny Evans

Aug 23, 2024 4 mins

AppleMobile Device ManagementMobile Security

Microsoft rolls out Face Check selfie verification system

By Matthew Finnegan

Aug 15, 2024 2 mins

Identity Management SolutionsIdentity and Access ManagementMicrosoft

Microsoft mandates Chinese staff to use iPhones, not Android

The move is not about Android security as such, but about the unavailability of the Microsoft Authenticator app in Chinese app stores.

By John Leyden

Jul 9, 2024 1 min

AuthenticationMobile Security

Buyer’s guide: 6 leading e-signature software tools

Electronic signature apps help businesses digitize processes that require signatures, such as contracts and legal documents. Integrating these tools into other business processes is the next step for enterprises. Here are the key features and top products to consider.

By Keith Shaw

Apr 20, 2022 11 mins

Access ControlDocument Management SystemsEnterprise Buyer’s Guides