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Zawya
14 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Cisco Duo reimagines identity security to combat AI era threats
Cisco Duo unveiled an innovative, security-first Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution. Duo IAM protects against modern AI-driven identity threats, while maintaining user productivity. Building on its globally trusted multifactor authentication (MFA), Duo IAM sets a new standard for end-to-end phishing resistance without expensive hardware keys. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in security and networking, today unveiled Duo Identity and Access Management (IAM), a new security solution that transforms how organizations combat persistent identity-based attacks that are accelerating in the AI era. Identity is a prime target for bad actors, accounting for 60% of Cisco Talos Incident Response cases in 2024, because current solutions have critical weaknesses that attackers exploit. Duo IAM offers an innovative and security-first approach, with added protection built on its globally trusted multifactor authentication (MFA). Duo IAM is the latest advancement in Cisco's long-standing commitment to user-friendly Zero Trust security. 'The security industry is facing an 'identity crisis' as persistent identity-based attacks are among the most dangerous and costly challenges for security teams. Attackers don't need to hack in, when they can simply log in,' said Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. 'While identity is the foundation of strong security, traditional IAM solutions have failed to prioritize security despite increasingly sophisticated threats. With this massive innovation, Duo is moving beyond MFA and restoring trust in identity security with a fundamentally different approach that attackers hate and users love.' Security-First Identity and Access Management According to Cisco's 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, nearly a third of companies worldwide rank identity as their top cybersecurity challenge, but traditional IAM solutions often treat security as optional rather than foundational. Purpose-built to protect against modern identity threats, Duo IAM enables organizations to securely manage their entire identity infrastructure. Duo includes a new User Directory to simplify storing user identities – including usernames, emails, and roles – and managing their access to resources. Paired with its existing capabilities including MFA and Single Sign On (SSO) to provide users with simple, easy and secure access to hundreds of applications from one login page, Duo now offers customers a comprehensive IAM solution. Open and flexible, Duo IAM also integrates effortlessly with existing third-party identity systems. The new Identity Routing Engine allows Duo to integrate with many identity providers either as an identity broker or as a secondary identity provider. Incorporating security by default, Duo IAM frustrates attackers, while improving user experience and management costs. The Cisco AI Assistant is embedded in Duo to help organizations easily deploy and manage the new solution out-of-the-box. End-to-End Phishing-Resistance AI has accelerated the scale and complexity of account takeover through automated agentic social engineering. In response to rising threats, globally trusted Duo MFA now delivers the strongest form of authentication, without sacrificing convenience or purchasing expensive hardware keys. Recent innovations strengthening end-to-end phishing resistance include: Complete Passwordless: New option ensures a secure authentication experience without users ever having to use or remember a password. Proximity Verification: This capability uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to ensure a user's mobile and access devices are near each other when authenticating. Session Theft Protection: New enhancements to Duo Passport remove the reliance on browser cookies from authentication, protecting against session theft and hijacking. Unified Identity Intelligence Identity infrastructure is complex and often disconnected, creating blind spots where attacks and vulnerabilities go unnoticed. To help organizations continuously monitor and respond to changes in identity risk, Duo IAM integrates with Cisco Identity Intelligence, connecting identity and access data across the Cisco Security Cloud platform. With AI-driven behavioral analytics and Cisco's unmatched reach into the network, organizations gain comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and the ability to take graduated responses like quarantining an identity, killing active sessions or isolating the network. 'Cisco Duo has been a trusted security partner when it comes to MFA, and in today's environment we're eager to use these new capabilities to fight growing identity-based attacks,' said Todd Perrault, Senior Vice President of Client Advisory, Optiv. 'Duo's expanding suite of identity and access management solutions will deliver even stronger results for our customers with a security-first approach to identity while providing reduced friction for end users.' 'Identity breaches are no longer the exception—they're the rule. Seeing a trusted security brand like Duo broaden from access management to include identity management and provide a security-first approach in the market is both timely and refreshing,' said Todd Thiemann, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. 'Duo's commitment to maximizing security while minimizing user and admin friction is exactly what the industry needs. In particular, their approach to end-to-end phishing resistance marks a major leap forward, not just in security, but also in ease of deployment, to combat the latest identity threats.' For more information about Duo and its new IAM solution, visit About Cisco Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word 'partner' does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
Zawya
18 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Cisco Duo unveils next-gen identity protection amid rising AI threats
Cisco Duo unveiled an innovative, security-first Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution. Duo IAM protects against modern AI-driven identity threats, while maintaining user productivity. Building on its globally trusted multifactor authentication (MFA), Duo IAM sets a new standard for end-to-end phishing resistance without expensive hardware keys. Dubai, UAE – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in security and networking, today unveiled Duo Identity and Access Management (IAM), a new security solution that transforms how organizations combat persistent identity-based attacks that are accelerating in the AI era. Identity is a prime target for bad actors, accounting for 60% of Cisco Talos Incident Response cases in 2024, because current solutions have critical weaknesses that attackers exploit. Duo IAM offers an innovative and security-first approach, with added protection built on its globally trusted multifactor authentication (MFA). Duo IAM is the latest advancement in Cisco's long-standing commitment to user-friendly Zero Trust security. 'The security industry is facing an 'identity crisis' as persistent identity-based attacks are among the most dangerous and costly challenges for security teams. Attackers don't need to hack in, when they can simply log in,' said Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. 'While identity is the foundation of strong security, traditional IAM solutions have failed to prioritize security despite increasingly sophisticated threats. With this massive innovation, Duo is moving beyond MFA and restoring trust in identity security with a fundamentally different approach that attackers hate and users love.' Security-First Identity and Access Management According to Cisco's 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, nearly a third of companies worldwide rank identity as their top cybersecurity challenge, but traditional IAM solutions often treat security as optional rather than foundational. Purpose-built to protect against modern identity threats, Duo IAM enables organizations to securely manage their entire identity infrastructure. Duo includes a new User Directory to simplify storing user identities – including usernames, emails, and roles – and managing their access to resources. Paired with its existing capabilities including MFA and Single Sign On (SSO) to provide users with simple, easy and secure access to hundreds of applications from one login page, Duo now offers customers a comprehensive IAM solution. Open and flexible, Duo IAM also integrates effortlessly with existing third-party identity systems. The new Identity Routing Engine allows Duo to integrate with many identity providers either as an identity broker or as a secondary identity provider. Incorporating security by default, Duo IAM frustrates attackers, while improving user experience and management costs. The Cisco AI Assistant is embedded in Duo to help organizations easily deploy and manage the new solution out-of-the-box. End-to-End Phishing-Resistance AI has accelerated the scale and complexity of account takeover through automated agentic social engineering. In response to rising threats, globally trusted Duo MFA now delivers the strongest form of authentication, without sacrificing convenience or purchasing expensive hardware keys. Recent innovations strengthening end-to-end phishing resistance include: Complete Passwordless: New option ensures a secure authentication experience without users ever having to use or remember a password. Proximity Verification: This capability uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to ensure a user's mobile and access devices are near each other when authenticating. Session Theft Protection: New enhancements to Duo Passport remove the reliance on browser cookies from authentication, protecting against session theft and hijacking. Unified Identity Intelligence Identity infrastructure is complex and often disconnected, creating blind spots where attacks and vulnerabilities go unnoticed. To help organizations continuously monitor and respond to changes in identity risk, Duo IAM integrates with Cisco Identity Intelligence, connecting identity and access data across the Cisco Security Cloud platform. With AI-driven behavioral analytics and Cisco's unmatched reach into the network, organizations gain comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and the ability to take graduated responses like quarantining an identity, killing active sessions or isolating the network. 'Cisco Duo has been a trusted security partner when it comes to MFA, and in today's environment we're eager to use these new capabilities to fight growing identity-based attacks,' said Todd Perrault, Senior Vice President of Client Advisory, Optiv. 'Duo's expanding suite of identity and access management solutions will deliver even stronger results for our customers with a security-first approach to identity while providing reduced friction for end users.' 'Identity breaches are no longer the exception—they're the rule. Seeing a trusted security brand like Duo broaden from access management to include identity management and provide a security-first approach in the market is both timely and refreshing,' said Todd Thiemann, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. 'Duo's commitment to maximizing security while minimizing user and admin friction is exactly what the industry needs. In particular, their approach to end-to-end phishing resistance marks a major leap forward, not just in security, but also in ease of deployment, to combat the latest identity threats.' For more information about Duo and its new IAM solution, visit About Cisco Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word 'partner' does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
Globe and Mail
24-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Okta's Cross App Access Expands Security Portfolio: Buy the Stock?
Okta OKTA is expanding its security portfolio with the launch of a new protocol, Cross App Access, which helps in securing AI agents. The company is working with ISVs in launching Cross App Access that will enable ISVs' enterprise customers to better connect their AI tools to other apps and data. End users ultimately benefit as the latest protocol removes repetitive authorization consent screens and manages agent access for better security and compliance. The latest protocol reflects Okta's commitment to protecting its customers deploying AI. The company's focus on protecting non-human identities (NHIs) and developers building secure agents is noteworthy. NHIs include service accounts, shared accounts, machines and tokens, and often operate outside traditional identity governance frameworks and can leave organizations vulnerable to security risks. Identity Security Posture Management and Okta Privileged Access help in solving the vulnerabilities related to NHIs. Moreover, for developers, Okta is gaining from the rapid adoption of the Auth0 platform. Auth for generative AI addresses the problem of AI agents creating unsecured NHIs by enabling developers to integrate secure identity into their GenAI applications. OKTA Benefits From Innovative Portfolio Okta's offerings include Okta AI, a suite of AI-powered capabilities embedded across several products, which empowers organizations to harness AI to build better experiences and protect against cyberattacks. The company benefits from strong demand for its new products, including Identity Governance, Privileged Access, Device Access, Fine Grained Authorization, Identity Security Posture Management, and Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI. OKTA's innovative portfolio is helping the company win clients, driving top-line growth. It exited first-quarter fiscal 2026 with roughly 20,000 customers and $4.084 billion in RPOs, reflecting strong growth prospects for subscription revenues. Customers with more than $100 thousand in Annual Contract Value increased by 70 sequentially to 4,870. The combined governance portfolio of Okta Identity Governance, Lifecycle Management, and Workflows has surged 400% over the past three years to nearly $40 billion at the end of the fiscal first quarter. Okta is benefiting from a rich partner base that includes the likes of Amazon Web Services, CrowdStrike, Google, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Microsoft MSFT, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Plaid, Proofpoint, Salesforce, ServiceNow, VMware, Workday, Yubico and Zscaler. The company has more than 7,000 integrations with cloud, mobile, and web applications and IT infrastructure providers as of April 30, 2025. An innovative portfolio and rich partner base have helped Okta shares jump 25.2% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector, as well as peers CyberArk CYBR, Cisco Systems CSCO and Microsoft. While the sector has returned 0.9%, CyberArk, Cisco and Microsoft shares have appreciated 19.2%, 13.8% and 15.3%, respectively, over the same timeframe. OKTA Stock's Performance The stock is currently trading above the 200-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend. OKTA Stock Trades Above 200-Day SMA OKTA's FY26 Guidance Reflects Slowing Federal Business For fiscal 2026, OKTA still expects revenues between $2.85 billion and $2.86 billion, indicating 9-10% growth from the figure reported in fiscal 2025. Uncertainty in the federal business, along with challenging macroeconomic conditions, are headwinds for the company. However, Okta expects fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings between $3.23 and $3.28 per share, up from previous guidance between $3.15 and $3.20 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Okta's earnings has increased 9 cents over the past 30 days to $3.28 per share over the past 30 days. The earnings figure suggests 16.73% growth over the figure reported in fiscal 2025. Okta expects second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues between $710 million and $712 million, indicating 10% year-over-year growth. The current portion of the company's remaining performance obligations (RPOs) is expected in the 10-11% range. Okta anticipates non-GAAP earnings between 83 cents and 84 cents per share. For second-quarter fiscal 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for OKTA's earnings has increased by a nickel to 84 cents per share over the past 30 days. The earnings figure suggests 16.67% year-over-year growth. Okta Shares Trading at a Premium Okta shares are overvalued, as suggested by the Value Score of D. In terms of forward Price/Cash Flow, OKTA is trading at 23.23X compared with the broader sector's 20.13X and Cisco's 19.7X, suggesting a premium valuation. Price/Cash Flow Conclusion Despite a challenging macroeconomic condition and a stretched valuation, Okta rides on an innovative portfolio and an expanding clientele. 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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AOHWV Hosts "Security + Identity = Continuous" Lunch & Learn on July 18
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AOHWV short for Atomic Orbital Hydrogen Wave Vector and the dedicated identity practice of RedLegg, today announced an exclusive Lunch & Learn event taking place on July 18, 2025, at Wildfire in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The event, titled "Security + Identity = Continuous", will bring together security and identity professionals for an engaging session on how identity, automation, and detection converge in continuous security operations. The agenda includes a demo of RedLegg's Phishing Response Action Pack & AOHWV's Core Sync platform with live use case discussions and hands-on takeaways. "It is not about one-time fixes, but rather a continuous process where identity, automation, and observability operate in sync to reduce risk," said Laura Hees, Managing Partner of AOHWV. This in person (and live streaming) community event, is designed for anyone interested in Identity & Access Management (IAM). Registration About AOHWV AOHWV strives to go beyond the ordinary, aiming to be intriguing and impactful in all that we do. We focus on enhancing security posture, one successful use case execution at a time. Our ultimate objective encompasses strategy, architecture, security and all the crucial aspects that fall in between. Making a meaningful difference is what truly matters in our work. Space is limited. Registration is required in advance. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AOHWV Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AOHWV Hosts "Security + Identity = Continuous" Lunch & Learn on July 18
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AOHWV short for Atomic Orbital Hydrogen Wave Vector and the dedicated identity practice of RedLegg, today announced an exclusive Lunch & Learn event taking place on July 18, 2025, at Wildfire in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The event, titled "Security + Identity = Continuous", will bring together security and identity professionals for an engaging session on how identity, automation, and detection converge in continuous security operations. The agenda includes a demo of RedLegg's Phishing Response Action Pack & AOHWV's Core Sync platform with live use case discussions and hands-on takeaways. "It is not about one-time fixes, but rather a continuous process where identity, automation, and observability operate in sync to reduce risk," said Laura Hees, Managing Partner of AOHWV. This in person (and live streaming) community event, is designed for anyone interested in Identity & Access Management (IAM). Registration About AOHWV AOHWV strives to go beyond the ordinary, aiming to be intriguing and impactful in all that we do. We focus on enhancing security posture, one successful use case execution at a time. Our ultimate objective encompasses strategy, architecture, security and all the crucial aspects that fall in between. Making a meaningful difference is what truly matters in our work. Space is limited. Registration is required in advance. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AOHWV Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
