Cerby, the comprehensive identity platform for disconnected applications, today announced it’s collaborating with Okta, the leading independent Identity partner, to improve threat detection and response when user accounts are compromised.
Cerby is introducing a new integration that enhances coverage of Universal Logout, part of Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI, to any application by leveraging Cerby’s capability to support application logout without requiring public APIs. This capability is particularly useful when security threats are detected, and immediate response is critical. Cerby’s technology enables Okta to build reliable and scalable integrations without requiring application changes. It also allows Okta customers to protect a broader set of applications, including those out of scope for traditional identity providers.
Universal Logout enables organizations to terminate user sessions and their tokens for supported applications when Identity Threat Protection detects a change in risk, enabling faster threat response and significantly reducing the attack window.
Universal Logout key features include:
Comprehensive Access Revocation
- One-click revocation across all devices and supported applications
- Support for top applications, including those from Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Slack, and more
- Continuous expansion of supported applications
Intelligent, Context-Aware Action
- Responds to changes in device context without user interaction
- Triggers logout even for out-of-band signals, a unique capability in the industry
- Adapts logout actions based on risk level and affected applications
Deep Access Revocation
- Eliminates all active tokens and session data
- Dismantles the entire chain of authorization inheritance
- Works to eliminate lingering access points
Seamless Integration
- Works with Okta’s Post-Auth Actions and Entity Risk Policy
- Complements Identity Threat Protection’s precision risk response capabilities
As a result of the integration, organizations can bolster their security posture by significantly reducing the window of vulnerability during security events and enabling an immediate response mechanism when user accounts are compromised. In addition, they can improve operational efficiencies through streamlined security operations, incident processes, and simplified user offboarding procedures.
The new integration will become generally available later in 2024.
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Mission Welcomes Glenn Grant as SVP of Professional Services
Posted in Commentary with tags Mission on October 15, 2024 by itnerdMission, a leading US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Partner, has announced the return of Glenn Grant as Senior Vice President of Professional Services. Grant’s appointment reinforces Mission’s dedication to enabling customers with cloud and AI solutions on AWS and positioning Mission to further deliver cutting-edge services that drive measurable business outcomes for its customers.
Glenn Grant, founder of G2 Tech Group—a company acquired by Mission in 2018—brings over 25 years of experience in IT and outsourced services. A pioneer in managed services in the early 2000s, Grant has a proven track record of transforming businesses and driving growth.
Since the acquisition, Grant has served as Mission’s advisor and board member. At the same time, Grant worked as a business coach and entrepreneur advisor, helping tech companies increase their business value and build strong leadership teams. This experience in scaling businesses and working with private equity-backed ventures is invaluable as Mission grows and expands its services.
As SVP of Professional Services, Grant will lead the team in implementing cutting-edge solutions and best practices to support Mission’s growing customer base. He will focus on scaling the professional services organization to meet the increasing demand for AI and cloud services. “We’re taking what we’ve learned over the last few years, especially in AI, machine learning, and data operations, and up leveling our already rock-solid cloud and DevOps offerings,” Grant explained.
Grant’s role reinforces Mission’s commitment to reinvesting in AWS technologies and growing customer workloads on the AWS platform. This strategic direction aligns with Mission’s goal of continually enhancing its service offerings to meet the evolving needs of its cloud customers.
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