
Identity Security


What is Identity Security?

What is Active Directory Security? AD Security Explained

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
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Authentication Tokens: Types, Uses & Best Practices
Authentication tokens verify identity, but stolen tokens bypass security. Learn about JWT, OAuth 2.0, SAML, and hardware tokens, common mistakes, and defense strategies. See how SentinelOne detects identity-based attacks in Active Directory and Entra ID.

What Is WebAuthn? Definition, Examples & Best Practices
WebAuthn is the W3C standard for passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication. Learn how it works, common deployment mistakes, and enterprise best practices.

What Is a Weak Password Policy? Risks and How to Fix It
A weak password policy (CWE-521) lets attackers use brute force or stolen credentials to gain legitimate access and move undetected across environments.

Data Access Governance: Control Who Sees What Data and Prove It
Data access governance controls which identities can reach which data, enforces those decisions, and proves access stays correct. Learn how the lifecycle works.

Can MFA Be Hacked? 8 Common MFA Bypass Techniques Explained
MFA can be hacked. Learn 8 MFA bypass techniques attackers use today, which methods are most vulnerable, and how to harden your deployment against them.

Authentication vs Authorization: What's the Difference?
Many breaches happen because teams blur authentication and authorization. Learn how authentication vs authorization differ, how modern identity stacks work and where to place security controls.

Tailgating Attacks in Cybersecurity: Challenges & Prevention
Tailgating Attacks exploit human politeness to bypass physical access controls. An attacker follows an authorized person through a secured door to gain entry.

What Is LDAP Injection? How It Works and How to Stop It
LDAP Injection manipulates directory queries through unsanitized user input. Learn how attackers bypass authentication, extract data, and how to stop them.

What Is Broken Authentication? Causes, Impact & Prevention
Broken authentication lets attackers bypass login controls, hijack sessions, and forge tokens. Learn how it works, who it affects, and how to stop it.
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