In the era of rapid digital transformation, organizations are prioritizing cloud transformation projects to enhance their operational agility, scalability and cost efficiency. However, this shift takes time and brings significant challenges, particularly in security and identity management.

Healthcare organizations find themselves today at the forefront of a disturbing trend: a seemingly unending onslaught of data breaches. These nefarious incidents, far from being isolated occurrences, have emerged as a persistent and pervasive threat, one that demands immediate and comprehensive action to safeguard patient privacy and operational integrity.

Account creation is no longer as simple as entering a username and password. At least, in the modern enterprise, where a login often means unlocking access to applications, system and networks. IT leaders face the challenge of balancing accessibility with the protection of the valuable data held within. And at a time when the average organization’s employees are using 1,000+ separate apps.

Passwords are the digital keys to our lives. They unlock everything from our most sensitive financial data to our personal communications and cherished memories. For online businesses, they are a safety net that allows customers to transact business and make purchases with apparent security. Yet, for all their importance, passwords remain a glaring weak point in online security. Consider this: 81% of data breaches hinge on compromised passwords.

In the not-so-distant past, managing user identities and access controls was a relatively straightforward process. Organizations operated within the confines of their on-premises networks where users logged onto a single system to access the resources they needed. This well-defined perimeter enabled IT departments to maintain tight control over who accessed what and from where. However, the advent of cloud computing has disrupted this traditional paradigm.