Identity Security

TL;DR Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) remains one of the most effective and underutilized defenses in modern cybersecurity. Despite being widely available, it’s often poorly implemented or misunderstood. In this post, we break down: Why MFA is still essential in 2025 Common MFA methods (and which to avoid) How attackers are bypassing MFA Best practices for enterprise adoption 🔍 Background Fifteen years into IAM, I’ve watched the industry shift from passwords to push prompts, biometrics, and passkeys....

Introduction Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the foundation of organizational security. Yet, even the most well-intentioned IAM deployments are riddled with misconfigurations that open dangerous backdoors for attackers. In today’s cloud-first and hybrid work environments, a single oversight in IAM can lead to data breaches, compliance violations, and business disruptions. In this article, we’ll walk through the most common IAM misconfigurations—and how to avoid them using practical strategies, with real-world examples to highlight the risks....