IAM Insights 02/2024

Dear IAM Community,

Welcome to the second edition of our 2024 LinkedIn Newsletter, packed with #IAMInsights that are essential for refining your strategies and enhancing security postures!

In this issue, we delve into the pivotal aspects of TSA #compliance, unpack the foundational #ZeroTrust Principles, welcome two new partners, and invite you to our upcoming webinars. Plus, we share exciting updates and achievements from our team.

We hope you find these insights valuable. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date!

IAM Knowledge Hub: Understanding the Telecommunications Security Act (TSA)

The Telecommunications Security Act (TSA) introduces vital security mandates for UK telecom providers, demanding rigorous compliance to protect against rising cyber threats. Here's what you need to know:

• Who is affected? The TSA targets telecom companies providing public electronic communications networks or services. Companies are classified into three tiers based on turnover, ranging from large providers (Tier 1) to smaller entities (Tier 3).
• What are the deadlines? Compliance deadlines vary: Tier 1 providers by March 31, 2024, and Tier 2 by March 31, 2025. Tier 3 providers, while not obliged, are encouraged to follow the guidelines.
• Why is compliance crucial? Failing to meet TSA standards could lead to fines up to 10% of turnover or daily penalties for continued non-compliance.
• Role of Privileged Access Management: PAM is essential for safeguarding privileged accounts, which are frequent targets for cyberattacks. Effective PAM helps meet TSA’s stringent security requirements.

Stay informed and ensure compliance to secure your telecommunications operations against emerging threats. For more insights, download the whitepaper or watch the webinar recording.

?? IAM Deep Dive: Zero Trust Principles

For organizations to unlock the full benefits of the Zero Trust model, they should follow the six core principles that form the foundation of any successful Zero Trust deployment. These principles are:

1. Explicit Verification: Access to all resources must be explicitly verified and authenticated – based on binding policies that consider the user’s identity, device, location, and behavior.
2. Least Privilege Principle: Identities of all types are given only the minimum rights necessary for their activity, and these only for the period needed to perform the task.
3. Assume Breach: The Zero Trust model assumes that all devices, networks, and users are potentially at risk and takes a proactive approach to continuously monitor and detect unusual behavior.
4. Microsegmentation: To consistently minimize the potential for damage by lateral network movements, the network must be subdivided into small, isolated segments that are easy to manage.
5. Continuous Monitoring: All user and device behavior is continuously monitored and analyzed to detect signs of suspicious activity or abnormal behavior.
6. Strong Access Control: Implementing robust access controls ensures that identities can access only those resources for which they have the necessary rights.

If you want to learn more about Zero Trust, our 25+ pages whitepaper is a must-read! It includes everything you need to know about Zero Trust, including the components of a Zero Trust model, an implementation guide, best practices, outsourcing options, and more. Download the whitepaper here, also available in German.

iC Consult Spotlight: Celebrating Our Recent Awards

At iC Consult, we are committed to ensuring that our customers are working with the best in the industry. Our focus on innovation, excellence, and strategic partnerships has recently garnered several prestigious recognitions. Thank you to our partners and clients for your continued trust and collaboration! Here are the highlights of the #awards won by iC Consult:

?? Ping Identity EMEA Partner of the Year 2023 recognizing our innovative approach and tangible results in the IAM sector, our excellent team of certified consultants, and more | Read the press release

?? One Identity Global Partner of the Year 2024 honored for our strategic vision and excellence in identity-driven cybersecurity across North America and Europe | Read the press release

?? SailPoint Delivery Admiral Partner for SaaS achieved for our expertise and excellence in delivering complex IAM projects.

?? Innovationswettbewerb TOP 100 Seal for Service Layers awarded for our commitment to innovation and technology in IAM solutions | Learn more

?? Nexis Gold Partner Status due to the successful participation of our team in Nexis' expert training.

Partner News: New Additions to our Network

We are excited to welcome two newly added strategic partners to our network, enhancing our capabilities and offerings in the cybersecurity landscape:

Axiomatics : We've teamed up with Axiomatics to enhance identity-first security with AI-enhanced authorization solutions | Learn more

Transmit Security : Our new partnership with Transmit Security aims to elevate cybersecurity and fraud prevention, providing robust, frictionless authentication experiences. Learn more

Join Our Upcoming Webinars

Can You Run User Access Reviews Without a Dedicated Tool? | iC Consult & Radiant Logic

??? April 16 at 4 PM CEST, 2 PM BST, 10 AM EDT | ?? Register here

Navigating the Future: Understanding the Impact of NIS2 on Your Business and the Critical Role of Identity Security | iC Consult & SailPoint

??? April 18 at 4 PM CEST, 3 PM BST, 10 AM EDT | ?? Register here

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