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NIST SP 800-63-4: The New High-Assurance CIAM Blueprint
With the final release of NIST 800-63-4, the “gold standard” for digital identity has shifted. This post would analyze how these federal-grade standards are bleeding into private sector CIAM. Key Discussion Points: Deepfake Resistance: Analyzing the new requirements for “Syncable Authenticators” (Passkeys) and “Injection Attack” detection during onboarding. AL/IAL Realignment: How the new definitions of Identity Assurance Levels (IAL) and Authenticator Assurance Levels (AAL) affect high-value consumer transactions (FinTech, Healthcare). Phishing-Resistance at Scale: Moving past SMS/Email
Mythos-Class AI for Customer Identity: Key Takeaways
Most of the conversation around Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos model is focused on workforce codebases. But for those of us in the CIAM space, the implications are much more personal and much more urgent.
This blog post discusses a few key takeaways for Identity Practitioners.
Enterprise Passkey Implementation: Why 87% Struggle
The Numbers Tell a Clear Story The FIDO Alliance and HID surveyed 400 IT professionals across the US and UK, and the results paint a
Akamai Identity Cloud EOL: What Enterprise Teams Need to Know Now
Planning Your AIC Migration: Timeline and Complexity Considerations Akamai Identity Cloud reaches end-of-life on December 31, 2027. Between stakeholder alignment, vendor evaluation, security review, procurement,
The Inevitable Merger: Why Identity is the New Cybersecurity Frontier in the Age of AI Agents
Think your AI assistant is just scheduling meetings? Think again. As we deputize AI agents to manage our digital lives—from setting up smart lightbulbs to handling corporate data—the line between ‘who you are’ and ‘how you stay safe’ has vanished. Explore why the merger of the cybersecurity and identity industries isn’t just a trend—it’s the only way to survive the ‘Identity-pocalypse.
Akamai Identity Cloud is Being Deprecated: Next Reason is The Official Partner for a Seamless Migration
The clock is ticking. Akamai Identity Cloud (AIC) will be deprecated at the end of 2027. This deadline is rapidly approaching, and for many businesses,
The Shape-Shifting Login: Why Customer Identity Should Become a Living Form Factor
How will AI agents “reshape” the landscape of customer identity? It’s the critical question our CEO, Nate Szytel explores in his guest article for the
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