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Is There an Alternative to 2FA?
2FA has a few disadvantages, but is there an alternative to 2FA? There may be supplementary solutions, though none may be considered an alternative.
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Understanding Azure AD’s Basic/O365 Apps Tier
Organizations interested in the identity management capabilities of Azure AD may find value in understanding each tier of their pricing structure.
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What is TOTP MFA?
There are several types of MFA, but TOTP MFA is one of the most effective. With a cloud directory service, you can enable TOTP MFA at scale.
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5 Reasons K-12 School Districts Should Replace Active Directory
K-12 schools struggle to fit Active Directory in their mixed-platform IT environments today, but that’s not the only reason they should replace AD.
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Universal Directory vs Azure Active Directory
In the battle for modern directory services, are Okta®’s Universal Directory (UD) and Microsoft®’s Azure® Active Directory® (AAD or Azure […]
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Universal Directory vs Active Directory
Learn the key differences between Active Directory and Universal Directory, and what to consider when choosing between the two.
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Sync Active Directory with AWS
AWS® has gained popularity as one of the best Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers in the world, allowing many companies to replace […]
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OpenLDAP to Active Directory Migration
IT admins with an OpenLDAP directory often examine other directories to provide more functionality in managing Mac and Windows systems.
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Is Azure AD an Identity Provider?
Having a central IdP has never been more important, but there’s confusion about how Azure AD provides Identity and Access Management (IAM) for IT Admins.
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Apache Directory vs Active Directory
As IT admins evaluate their choice in directory services, they will often consider the open-source solution Apache Directory™ vs Active […]
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JumpCloud + Jamf Pro = Complete Fleet Management
By integrating JumpCloud® and Jamf, you can securely manage your entire fleet of systems using a single authoritative directory […]
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Credential Theft: How It Works and How to Mitigate It
In the spirit of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re running a three-part series on how to shore up identity security […]
