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Segura®: Futureproof Identity Security
Segura® is a leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), delivering fast, simple, and powerful security. Globally recognized by Gartner, KuppingerCole, and Frost & Sullivan, we're consistently ranked the #1 PAM solution by real users on Gartner Peer Insights—perfect for IT teams that prefer results over bureaucracy.

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Privileged Access Management

senhasegura is now Segura

senhasegura, a globally recognized leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), today announces its evolution into Segura®.

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Security & Risk Management

32 Cybersecurity Stats You Can’t Ignore in 2025

Compiled by Segura®, these numbers offer a reality check on where cybersecurity stands in 2025 and provide a pulse on what security teams are facing.

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Glossary

What is OpenID Connect? - Segura® Glossary

OpenID Connect (OIDC) is a protocol built on OAuth 2.0 that securely verifies a user's identity and provides applications with basic profile information using tokens issued by a trusted identity provider.

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What is On-Premises? - Segura® Glossary

On-Premises refers to IT infrastructure, software, or hardware that is hosted, managed, and maintained within an organization’s physical facilities rather than in the cloud or through a third-party provider.

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What is OAuth (Open Authorization)? - Segura® Glossary

OAuth (Open Authorization) is a secure protocol that allows users to grant third-party applications limited access to their data on another platform without sharing their credentials.

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What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? - Segura® Glossary

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to verify their identity using two or more factors, such as a password and a biometric scan, to protect sensitive systems and accounts.

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What is Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)? - Segura® Glossary

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model offering tools and infrastructure for developers to build, test, and deploy applications without managing hardware or software.

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What is Password Strength? - Segura® Glossary

Password strength is a measure of how difficult a password is to guess or crack, determined by its length, complexity, and predictability.

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What is Password Reset? - Segura® Glossary

Password reset is the process of securely updating or restoring a password to regain access to an account or system when the original password is forgotten, expired, or compromised.

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What is Password Management? - Segura® Glossary

Password management is the practice of securely creating, storing, and managing passwords to protect accounts and systems while reducing the risks associated with weak or compromised credentials.

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Security & Risk Management

What is Passwordless Authentication? - Segura® Glossary

Passwordless authentication is a method of verifying a user's identity using secure alternatives to passwords, such as biometrics, hardware tokens, or device-based verification.

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Password Manager

What is Password Complexity? - Segura® Glossary

Password complexity refers to rules or requirements for creating passwords that meet specific security standards, such as including a mix of letters, numbers, symbols, and a minimum length to protect against unauthorized access.

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Privileged Access Management

Senhasegura Appoints Spencer Bybee as Vice President of Sales and Alliances for North America

Senhasegura, a leading provider of Privileged Access Management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Bybee as the Vice President of Sales and Alliances for the North American region.

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Security & Risk Management
Privileged Infrastructure

The Importance of Encryption for Cybersecurity

Explore the critical role of encryption in enhancing cybersecurity. Understand how encryption and cybersecurity work together to safeguard your organization.

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Privileged Access Management
Security & Risk Management

Cloud IAM: What You Need to Know

Explore how Cloud IAM works, why it’s important, and how it helps cybersecurity teams protect against threats while providing secure access for authorized users.

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Privileged Infrastructure
Security & Risk Management

What is Active Directory and how does it help with Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

Understand Active Directory's role in modern IAM. Learn how this powerful tool centralizes security management, simplifies access control, and streamlines user authentication for enhanced organizational efficiency.

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Glossary

What is Load Balancing?

Load balancing is the process of distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers to optimize resource use, improve performance, and enhance the availability and reliability of applications.

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What is Just in Time (JIT) Access?

Just in Time (JIT) Access is a security strategy that grants users temporary access to systems, applications, or data only when needed, for a specific duration.

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What is Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)?

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that offers virtualized computing resources, such as servers, storage, and networking, over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis.

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What is Identity Provisioning?

Identity Provisioning is the process of creating, managing, and assigning user identities and access rights across IT systems and applications based on predefined policies and roles.

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What is an Identity Provider (IdP)?

An Identity Provider (IdP) is a service that authenticates and manages user identities, enabling secure access to applications and systems by verifying credentials.

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What is Identity Lifecycle Management?

Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) is the process of managing a user’s digital identity from creation to deactivation, ensuring proper access rights throughout their time with an organization.

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What is Identity-First Security?

Identity-First Security is a security approach that centers on user identities to control and monitor access to systems and data, rather than relying on traditional network boundaries.

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What is Identity Fabric?

Identity Fabric is a unified architecture that integrates various identity management tools and services to manage user identities, authentication, and access across an organization’s digital ecosystem.

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What is Identity De-provisioning?

Identity De-provisioning is the process of securely removing or disabling a user’s access to an organization’s systems and data when they no longer need it, preventing unauthorized access.

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What is Identity as a Service (IDaaS)?

Identity as a Service (IDaaS) is a cloud-based system for managing and authenticating user identities across applications and systems.

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Security & Risk Management

IT Service Management (ITSM): A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about IT Service Management (ITSM) and how it can improve your organization’s IT security.

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Glossary

What is the SAMA Cybersecurity Framework? - senhasegura Glossary

The SAMA Cybersecurity Framework is a comprehensive set of guidelines and controls established by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority to enhance the cyber resilience of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia.

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Glossary

What is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)? - senhasegura Glossary

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a secure network communication protocol developed by Microsoft, allowing users to remotely control and operate computers.

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What is Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity? - senhasegura Glossary

Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity is the practice of protecting industrial systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats to ensure safe and reliable operations.

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Glossary

What is IT Governance? - senhasegura Glossary

IT Governance (ITG) encompasses the processes and structures that ensure the effective and efficient use of information technology (IT) to help an organization achieve its goals.

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What is Identity Security? - senhasegura Glossary

Identity Security is a comprehensive set of tools, processes, and principles designed to safeguard all digital identities within an organization from unauthorized access.

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What is Identity Analytics? - senhasegura Glossary

Identity Analytics refers to the use of data analytics techniques to manage and mitigate risks associated with user identities and access within an organization.

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What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of processes and technologies used to manage digital identities, control user access to resources, and ensure secure and compliant access within an organization.

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What is High Availability (HA)? - senhasegura Glossary

High Availability (HA) refers to a system design approach aimed at ensuring that services, applications, or systems remain operational and accessible with minimal downtime.

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What is Governance Framework? - senhasegura Glossary

Governance Framework is a comprehensive system of rules, procedures, and responsibilities that guides how an organization operates and interacts with its stakeholders.

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What is Federated Identity Management (FIM)? - senhasegura Glossary

Federated Identity Management (FIM) is a system that allows users to access multiple applications and services using a single set of credentials managed by one organization.

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What is Disaster Recovery (DR)? - senhasegura Glossary

Disaster recovery (DR) is a set of strategies, processes, and tools designed to restore and maintain critical IT systems, data, and operations following a disruptive event.

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What are Directory Services? - senhasegura Glossary

Directory Services are a crucial component of network management that store, organize, and provide access to information about network resources and users.

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What is Digital Certificate? - senhasegura Glossary

A digital certificate, also known as a public key certificate or identity certificate, is a digital document used to prove the ownership of a public key.

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What is DevSecOps? - senhasegura Glossary

DevSecOps, short for Development, Security, and Operations, extends the DevOps framework by integrating security practices into every phase of the software development lifecycle.

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What is DevOps? - senhasegura Glossary

DevOps is a set of practices and cultural philosophies that brings together software development and IT operations to speed up and improve the delivery and quality of software.

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What is Data Leak? - senhasegura Glossary

A data leak occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is released unintentionally into an untrusted environment.

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What is Data Breach? - senhasegura Glossary

A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization.

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What is Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture? - senhasegura Glossary

Cybersecurity Mesh is a modern architectural approach to scalable, flexible, and reliable cybersecurity control.

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What is a Credential? - senhasegura Glossary

A credential is any piece of information that serves as a form of identification to authenticate an entity, usually for the purpose of gaining access to resources within an information system.

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What is Contextual Authentication? - senhasegura Glossary

Contextual Authentication, also known as adaptive authentication or risk-based authentication, is a dynamic approach to verifying user identities that considers the context of a login attempt or transaction.

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Glossary

What is Break the Glass Protocol?

Break the Glass is an emergency access protocol used in PAM to provide immediate and time-limited access to critical systems in exceptional circumstances.

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Glossary

What is Authorization? - senhasegura Glossary

Authorization is the process of granting or denying specific rights and privileges to a system or network resource.

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What is Authentication? - senhasegura Glossary

Authentication is a fundamental process in both security and identity management, serving as the gatekeeper for accessing systems, networks, and applications.

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What is Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)? - senhasegura Glossary

Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) is an access control model that determines access rights based on attributes associated with users, resources, and the environment.

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What is Access Certification? - senhasegura Glossary

Access Certification is a process in which organizations periodically verify that the access rights granted to users are appropriate and necessary for their job functions.

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Security & Risk Management
Privileged Infrastructure

SSH Keys: Best Practices and Tips for Cybersecurity Teams

Discover essential SSH key management strategies to fortify your cybersecurity defenses. Learn best practices that safeguard your organization.

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Privileged Access Management
Security & Risk Management

The Complete Guide to Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Learn how Privileged Access Management (PAM) reduces attack surfaces, prevents data leaks, and strengthens your cybersecurity strategy.

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