The Right Way to Implement Risk Management: Mapping Compliance to Security Practices

Does addressing risk-based security decisions for your organization mean that you are also compliant in the eyes of the auditors? This is a general question Ericka Chickowski addresses in her recent article for Dark Reading – “Mapping Compliance Proof To Risk-Based Controls.” It is a compelling article that addresses a debate our industry has faced [...]

How Equifax Has Reduced Their Identity Management Risk

All of us deal with risk every day, we just don’t necessarily quantify it or categorize it in making our decisions. Do we jaywalk the red light on the corner, because there isn’t any oncoming traffic? Do we forgo coffee because we are running late for work? Do we not tell one of our coworkers [...]

A Closer Look at SailPoint’s Latest Cloud Announcement

Last week, we announced SailPoint AccessIQ, a product that seamlessly integrates new cloud access management capabilities with the identity governance and provisioning capabilities of our flagship product, IdentityIQ. AccessIQ provides single sign-on and self-service access request for cloud and web applications, while ensuring that access to cloud apps is managed with the same policies and [...]

RSA Conference 2012: Change is in the Air

Two weeks ago, I attended the RSA Conference along with more than 20,000 other folks. The energy at this year’s show was high, which was reflected in the mood, the traffic on the show floor and the long lines at the coffee bars. Judging by the keynote sessions and conversations around the show, one of [...]

Through the Looking Glass: IdM in 2012

I don’t know about you, but this is my favorite time of year. Beyond the hustle and bustle and joy of the holiday season, I enjoy this time of year in business because of what it means: a time to reflect on the previous year, the rush to close out year end deals, and a [...]

Building a Business Case for Governance-based Identity Management

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time once again to plan for future IdM requirements and define budget needs for 2012. Based on today’s business drivers – from security and risk management, to increasing compliance requirements, to the need to streamline delivery of access to users across the business – many organizations are placing [...]

Consumers Speak: Data Breaches Impact Customer Retention

Here’s some news that will surprise no one, but at the same time deserves some serious thought. Recently, SailPoint commissioned our 2011 Market Pulse Survey to help us gauge the impact that all-too-frequent data breaches have on consumer loyalty to banks, credit card companies and retailers. Not surprisingly, the survey confirmed that consumers are clearly [...]

SailPoint Recognized as a Leader in Identity Governance

Throughout my 20+ years in the tech industry, I’ve seen many examples of technology renaissance, where solutions that were “cutting edge” yesterday are superseded by new and innovative approaches. Market needs change. And let’s face it – we get smarter. When we founded SailPoint more than 5 years ago, we started the company based on [...]

FTC Fines Ceridian and Lookout Services for Inadequate Controls

Last week, the FTC announced that both Ceridian Corporation and Lookout Services, Inc. have agreed to settlements related to security breaches that occurred in 2009. In Ceridian’s case, the breach exposed the Social Security numbers and direct deposit information of roughly 28,000 individuals; the Lookout breach exposed the Social Security numbers of approximately 37,000 consumers. [...]

Feet on the Street: SailPoint’s Latest Users Group

Several members of the SailPoint team traveled up to Chicago last week for one of our regional SailPoint Users Group meetings. The meeting was very well attended by SailPoint customers across mid-western states, with a few customers joining us from as far away as North Carolina and Georgia. These events bring together users spanning diverse [...]