Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Identity is the cornerstone of any digital environment today. Whether workforce, consumer, privileged or non-human identities, the Cybolt IAM subject matter experts can help define ongoing identity and access strategies, policies, design and implement technology-based solutions and develop support plans to help organizations in their identity journey.
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The convergence of IT and OT presents unique challenges and opportunities. Our identity services bridge this gap, ensuring seamless integration and robust security across both environments. By unifying identity management practices, we enhance operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and protect critical assets.
Identity Governance
We implement identity governance solutions to manage and secure user identities across both IT and OT environments. This includes defining and enforcing access policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining a unified view of identity data.
Access Management
Our access management services ensure that users have appropriate access to both IT and OT systems. This involves integrating advanced authentication methods, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to enhance security and streamline access processes.
Risk Assessments
We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential security threats in both IT and OT environments. Our assessments include reviewing existing controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing recommendations to mitigate risks.
Compliance and Audit
We help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with industry regulations by implementing robust audit and reporting mechanisms. This includes regular reviews of access controls and identity management practices to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
Integration and Interoperability
Our services focus on integrating IT and OT systems to ensure seamless interoperability. This includes connecting disparate systems, standardizing identity data, and enabling secure communication between IT and OT environments.
Incident Response
We provide incident response services to quickly address and mitigate security incidents affecting both IT and OT systems. Our team is equipped to handle breaches, unauthorized access, and other security threats, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Training and Awareness
We offer training programs to educate employees on the unique challenges and best practices for managing identities in converged IT and OT environments. This includes awareness sessions on security protocols, compliance requirements, and the importance of maintaining secure access.
Policy Management
Access policies are established and enforced by our organization to ensure regulatory compliance. We continuously monitor and update these policies to reflect changes in regulations.
Securing AI through Identity
Securing AI through identity involves a range of specialized services designed to address the unique challenges posed by autonomous AI agents. Here are some key services offered:
Privileged Access Management
Intelligent Privilege Controls: Managing and securing the privileged access of AI agents to sensitive data and systems
Continuous Discovery and Oversight: Monitoring AI agents to ensure they operate within authorized parameters
Identity Lifecycle Management
Lifecycle Management: Managing the creation, modification, and deactivation of AI agent identities
Adaptive Control: Implementing dynamic access controls based on the behavior and needs of AI agents
Anomaly Detection and Response
Real-Time Monitoring: Using AI-driven solutions to detect and respond to anomalies in AI agent behavior
Threat Prevention and Detection: Continuous threat prevention and detection across the identity lifecycle
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Management: Ensuring AI agents adhere to regulatory standards and policies
Audit and Reporting: Providing detailed audit trails and reports for AI agent activities
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Identity-Centric Access Controls: Enforcing real-time access controls for AI applications and resources
Protection from Internet Threats: Safeguarding AI agents from internet-based threats and compliance risks
Contextual Observability
Discovery and Context: Providing visibility into known and shadow AI agents across various applications and infrastructure
Agentic Infrastructure Management: Managing the infrastructure supporting AI agents to ensure security and efficiency
These services are designed to ensure that AI agents operate securely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards, while mitigating identity-centric risks
Securing Machine Identities
Machine identities, also known as non-human identities, are digital identities used by machines, services, devices and now AI agents to authenticate and communicate securely within an organizational environment. Machine identities are crucial for ensuring secure operations across various environments, but managing them is complex due to their volume, distribution, joint ownership, and the need for specialized management.
Digital Certificates
TLS Certificates: We establish encrypted connections between machines to ensure secure data transmission.
Code Signing Certificates: Our certificates verify the authenticity and integrity of software, ensuring it originates from a trusted source.
Cryptographic Keys
SSH Keys: We authenticate machines for secure shell access, enabling secure command execution and file transfers between systems.
Cloud Service Identities
API Keys and Service Accounts: We manage access to cloud resources and services, ensuring secure interactions between cloud-based applications.
Lifecycle Management
Discovery and Inventory: We identify and catalog all machine identities within an infrastructure.
Provisioning and Deactivation: Our team securely creates, distributes, and deactivates machine identities as needed.
Anomaly Detection and Response
Real-Time Monitoring: We detect and respond to anomalies in machine identity behavior to prevent unauthorized access.
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance Management: We ensure machine identities adhere to regulatory standards and policies.
Audit and Reporting: Our detailed audit trails and reports provide insights into machine identity activities.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Identity-Centric Access Controls: We enforce real-time access controls for machine applications and resources.
Protection from Internet Threats: Our solutions safeguard machine identities from internet-based threats and compliance risks.
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We offer managed IAM services to support ongoing operations for a customer’s identity systems and professional services to support specific IAM projects. We also offer hybrid solutions, blending managed and professional services to meet client needs.
Advisory Services
Our expert services help organizations develop IAM strategies and programs. Our consultants assist with policy development and strategic planning to ensure robust and compliant IAM frameworks.
Defining Policies & Controls
We help define controls for managing identity related risk to environments and applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies like SOX, HIPAA, and PCI.
Health Checks
Our health check services focus on an organization’s current IAM processes and solutions. We evaluate risk and use KPIs to determine IAM maturity compared to peers in related industries. We can also review source code for performance and exception handling.
Business Process Modeling and Architectural Design
Our security solutions are built on robust standards, policies, and processes. Our experienced consultants can guide discussions at all organizational levels to define and implement effective solutions using the right tools and technologies.
Identity Governance Services
We focus on establishing and enforcing policies, processes, and controls to manage digital identities and their access to applications and resources. We ensure that identity and access rights are aligned with your organizational goals, compliance requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.
Identity Lifecycle Management
We manage user and machine identities from creation to deactivation, ensuring accurate data throughout the lifecycle. This includes onboarding, updating roles, and securely deactivating accounts.
Access Requests
We provide a self-service portal for access requests, supported by automated workflows. Users can request access to applications and resources, while managers can approve or deny requests quickly.
Role Management
We define roles based on job functions, maintaining least privilege for security. Each role ensures users have only the access necessary to perform their duties.
Access Certification
User access rights are regularly reviewed and certified by our team to ensure compliance with policies. Periodic audits check permissions against job functions.
Segregation of Duties (SoD)
We implement controls to prevent any individual from controlling all aspects of critical functions, creating a robust system of checks and balances.
Policy Management
Access policies are established and enforced by our organization to ensure regulatory compliance. We continuously monitor and update these policies to reflect changes in regulations.
Access Management
Our Access Management solutions ensure that users have the appropriate access to systems and resources, maintaining security and compliance across the organization.
Policy Administration
We create, manage, and enforce access policies to ensure compliance and security. Our policies are regularly updated to reflect the latest regulatory requirements and best practices.
Authentication
We verify user identities before granting access, using MFA, biometrics, and SSO for enhanced security. This multi-layered approach significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
Authorization
We ensure users have appropriate access based on their roles, enforcing the principle of least privilege. This helps minimize security risks and ensures users can perform their duties effectively.
Privileged Access Management
We secure and monitor privileged accounts, including automated password management and session monitoring. Our PAM solutions provide comprehensive protection for your most sensitive information. We secure and monitor privileged accounts, including automated password management and session monitoring.
Privileged Access Management
Our Privileged Access Management solutions are designed to secure and manage privileged accounts, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and access is controlled effectively.
Just-in-Time Access
We provide temporary, time-limited access to critical resources, ensuring that users only have access when they need it. This minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and reduces the attack surface by limiting the duration of access.
Automated Password Management
Our system regularly updates privileged account passwords, ensuring they remain secure. Automated password rotation reduces the risk of password-related breaches and ensures compliance with security policies.
Session Monitoring and Recording
We monitor and record privileged sessions for audits, providing a detailed log of user activities. This helps in detecting suspicious behavior, ensuring accountability, and meeting regulatory requirements.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
We enhance security with multiple verification steps for privileged access. By requiring additional authentication factors, we significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised.
Privileged Account Discovery
Our tools identify and inventory all privileged accounts, ensuring that no account goes unnoticed. This comprehensive discovery process helps in managing and securing all privileged accounts effectively.
Access Control Policies
We enforce policies to ensure compliance with regulations. Our access control policies are designed to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that access is granted appropriately and securely.
Secure Remote Access
We offer secure, encrypted access for remote users, enabling them to connect to critical resources safely. Our solutions ensure that remote access is protected against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Third-Party Access Management
Our solutions manage and monitor third-party vendor access, ensuring that external partners have the necessary access without compromising security. We implement strict controls and monitoring to safeguard against potential risks associated with third-party access.
Audit and Reporting
Access Logs and Monitoring
We track and monitor user activities to detect unauthorized access and ensure compliance with policies. Real-time visibility and detailed logs enhance security and policy adherence.
Compliance Reporting
Our system generates reports to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Automated reporting ensures timely submission and reduces administrative burden.
Audit Trails
We maintain detailed records ofall access and identity management activities for audit purposes. These logs are essential for investigating incidents and ensuring accountability.
Anomaly Detection
Our tools identify unusual access patterns that may indicate security threats or policy violations. Early detection allows for prompt investigation and risk mitigation.
User Access Reviews
We conduct regular reviews of user access rights to ensure they are appropriate and compliant. This helps maintain the principle of least privilege and enhances security.
Role and Entitlement Reporting
Our reports provide insights into user roles and entitlements, helping to manage access more effectively. They support role-based access control and identify over-privileged accounts.
Policy Compliance Checks
We verify that access controls and policies are consistently applied across the organization. Regular checks ensure continuous alignment with regulatory requirements.
Incident Reporting
Our system logs and reports security incidents related to identity and access management. Detailed reports support effective incident management and resolution.
Training
Security and Identity Awareness Training
We provide training to educate employees on protecting sensitive information and maintaining secure access practices. This includes recognizing phishing attempts, understanding strong authentication, and adhering to security policies.
Training on Implemented Projects
Our programs include sessions on projects we’ve designed and implemented. Participants learn how the IAM tools are integrated into their environment, enhancing security and efficiency. This covers practical applications and compliance support.
Service Enablement Tools
As architects, product specialists, and developers, we continually seek ways to improve efficiency, resulting in our proprietary suite of IAM products.
We monitor, manage, and analyze the health, productivity, and ROI of your investments. Our tools help build a roadmap for addressing gaps and measure progress with key performance indicators and real-time metrics.
Cybolt + Pontis Research Inc.
Partnership brings Pontis Research’s three decades of Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise to Cybolt
May 23, 2024
Cybolt a leading provider of cybersecurity services in Latin America , announced the integration of Pontis Research Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in Identity and Access Management(IAM) and risk management for three decades. Cybolt is set for dynamic expansion into North America, with an eye on going public in the next five years.
