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Should you build or buy a Customer IAM solution?

The most important assets of any company are customer identification and personal data. In most situations, businesses come across two simple options when designing a platform that collects, handles, and uses consumer data: to create or to purchase. If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know how important a Customer IAM solution is to your business. We hear about a major data breach exposing customer identity credentials every week, so whether your company is B2B or B2C, clearly Customer IAM matters more than ever for security and privacy compliance. But Customer IAM is also a crucial tool to gain and keep your customers’ trust and provide a positive user experience with your online services. So one important question remains: should you build or buy a Customer IAM solution? When deciding between building and buying an access management solution, the first step is to assess the company’s cybersecurity needs and potential risks.  Once you’ve assessed the company’s risk,...

8 Types of Cybersecurity Attacks Most Common in 2021 and How to Prevent Them

Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns of modern businesses and even for individuals. While the internet is a blessing, it can be a curse in the form of cybersecurity attacks such as phishing scams, malware, ransomware, etc.   Sadly, these attacks are increasing every day with the advancement of technology. According to this report, 36 billion records were exposed in 2020’s first half due to data breaches.   To add fuel to the fire, Covid-19 further increased cyber crimes as people from across the world embraced the online work culture. This gave cyber attackers an opportunity to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns and other threats, increasing cyber crimes to 600%.   A cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. Usually, the attacker seeks some type of benefit from disrupting the victim’s network.   Whether you are a small, medium, or lar...