Internet Access Security

Least Privilege Access is a cyber security control that helps to ensure only the right people have access to the right resources. It works by setting up limits on what each person can access and do in a particular system or network. This control is used to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration of sensitive information. It also helps to prevent malicious actors from gaining complete control over systems. In addition, Least Privilege Access ensures that users only have as much privilege as they need to perform their tasks and nothing more. By using this control, organizations are able to protect their data from cyber threats while allowing employees and customers to use the system with ease.

An identity provider (IdP or IDP) stores and manages users’ digital identities. Think of an IdP as being like a guest list, but for digital and cloud-hosted applications instead of an event. An IdP may check user identities via username-password combinations and other factors, or it may simply provide a list of user identities that another service provider (like an SSO) checks.

A CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) is a security solution that helps protect data stored in cloud services. It monitors and enforces policies to ensure the safety of any data going in, out and within cloud applications. By using machine learning and analytics, it detects risky behavior and blocks suspicious activities. This provides an extra layer of protection, allowing businesses to maintain compliance while providing secure access to cloud applications. With a CASB, you can control who accesses your apps, what they can do with them and when they can do it from anywhere.

SSO (Single Sign-on) is an authentication process that allows users to access multiple applications with just one set of credentials. It eliminates the need for users to log in separately for each application they use, thus simplifying and streamlining the user experience. SSO works by granting users access across multiple platforms by verifying their identity only once, and then passing the same authentication every time they log in to other services. This saves time and effort, while also increasing security as it reduces the chance of a user forgetting or mistyping their credentials. Additionally, SSO helps protect against cyber attacks by allowing organizations to control which parts of their network are accessible from outside sources. By limiting external access to specific areas, organizations can limit the potential damage attackers can cause if they manage to gain unauthorized access.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of cyber attack where malicious code is injected into websites to steal user data. It can be used to gain access to administrative accounts, redirect users to other pages or inject malicious content onto the website. XSS is most easily deployed by sending malicious code via links or web forms and can be prevented with proper validation and sanitization techniques. XSS attacks are extremely dangerous as they can allow attackers to control your website and access confidential information.