Behind the Logon

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is one of the most overlooked areas of cybersecurity, yet it underpins how organisations operate every day. When access works, no one notices. When it doesn’t, productivity stalls, risk increases, and organisations are left exposed in ways that aren’t always obvious. This article takes a calm, business-focused look at what IAM really means, the risks it helps avoid, and what good identity practice looks like in well-run organisations.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the backbone of modern cybersecurity, yet too often, it’s everyone’s responsibility and no one’s job. This article explores why IAM lacks clear ownership, how it became the foundation of resilience, and why dedicated IAM teams are essential for today’s digital enterprise.

From Windows Server 2025, unsigned LDAP traffic will no longer be allowed — and that could break business-critical apps if you’re not prepared. In Part 1 of our two-part #IdFriday series, we explain what’s changing, why it matters, and the new policy settings every IT team should know about.

Keeping yer crews' passwords safe from scallyways on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrrggh!