Merger and Acquisition PAM Checklist: 7-Day Playbook for CISOs
This guide is your merger and acquisition security checklist, a 7-day playbook for securing privileged access during M&A. It’s built on lessons from
Segregated Compute by Design: How StrongDM Ensures Compliance
Segregated compute is more than a checkbox; it’s a core requirement in frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. At its simplest, it means no user
Discover how role-based access control (RBAC) tools from identity providers to cloud IAM and workflow systems work together to enforce least privilege, streamline approvals, and deliver secure, auditable access across modern infrastructure.
Non-human identities are fueling secrets sprawl, and vaults alone can’t stop it. Learn why NHIs are the primary source of leaked secrets, the limits of traditional secret stores, and how StrongDM governs access in real time without exposing credentials.
Access certification is more than a checkbox; it’s how you prove and enforce least privilege at scale. It ensures every user, system, and role has only the access they need, nothing more. In this guide, you’ll learn how to run access certifications that satisfy auditors, reduce insider threats, and clean up outdated privileges. You’ll explore common types (manual vs. automated, user-based vs. resource-based), challenges, and how modern teams streamline the process with real-time visibility and
Authorization isn’t just about who gets in, it’s about what they can do once they’re inside. And that’s where most breaches happen. Whether you're enforcing RBAC, ABAC, or context-based policies, effective authorization ensures users only access what they need, no more, no less. This post unpacks how authorization works, compares key models, and explores best practices for enforcing least privilege at scale.
Workforce identity and access management (IAM) secures your internal users, employees, contractors, and engineers by verifying who they are, controlling what they can do, and monitoring how they interact with sensitive systems. It’s the foundation of Zero Trust in a cloud-first world. This guide breaks down everything from SSO and MFA to RBAC, JIT access, and directory services, and how they all work together to keep your workforce productive and protected.
This guide breaks down the types of compliance audits (regulatory, security, financial, and operational), the frameworks they map to, and the real challenges most teams face, like privileged access sprawl and manual tracking.
Passwords alone don’t stop breaches anymore. Context-aware authentication changes the game by using real-time signals like device, location, time, and behavior to decide whether access should be granted.
More than just an incremental improvement, the Identity Firewall is an architectural transformation that enables both security and velocity in modern environments. Organizations ready to lead this transformation will build competitive advantages that extend far beyond security compliance.
StrongDM’s latest survey of 1,000 IT, compliance, and security professionals at financial institutions and fintech firms reveals a telling picture: while confidence in compliance planning is high, operational challenges persist, especially around privileged access management and audit preparedness.
PostgreSQL or MySQL? It’s the age-old database debate. PostgreSQL shines for complex, write-heavy workloads, rich data types, and ACID compliance. MySQL is fast, lightweight, and perfect for read-heavy web apps and MVPs.