Glossary

Learn what account takeover (ATO) is, how it works, real-world examples, and best practices to prevent ATO attacks.

Learn how audit logs enhance security, support compliance, and power identity management

Learn how CHAP improves authentication over PPP using a secure challenge-response process and protects against replay attacks.

Learn why deprovisioning is critical to security, compliance, and customer trust and how to do it right.

Learn how DAC works, where it fits in modern systems, and why it often needs support from stronger models.

Discover how Identity Governance and Administration manages digital access, boosts security, and simplifies compliance

Explore how MAC works, when to use it, and how to avoid the developer bottlenecks it can create.

Explore microservices architecture, its benefits, challenges, and examples. See how it boosts DevOps, scalability, and rapid delivery.

Explore how Password Authentication Protocol works, where it falls short, and what to use instead.

Learn how password spraying attacks bypass weak passwords & MFA. See real-world examples, detection tips, and defenses.

Discover how centralized policy management enhances security, ensures compliance, and empowers teams to enforce rules safely.

Learn how PIM enhances security by granting time-limited auditable access to critical roles while reducing risk and enforcing compliance.

Explore how reCAPTCHA works, why it's still widely used, and what to consider as bots get smarter.