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Beginning in October, Microsoft will mandate multi-factor authentication (MFA) for multiple Azure components, including the Entra admin portal. Given Microsoft’s research indicates that MFA can prevent over 99.2% of account compromise attempts, this is great news! For those utilizing Entra Conditional Access to govern how users authenticate to mission-critical applications, there are additional measures you can take within Entra to further reduce the risk of credential compromise. Let’s explore some strategies to elevate your Conditional Access implementation beyond MFA using the features you’re licensed for.

While Gartner is helping to shape this new market category, companies like Autodesk and Nutanix are already realizing the benefits of this approach through Reach’s platform. By focusing on continuous security control assessments that leverage both business and adversarial threat context, Reach helps organizations like Autodesk and Nutanix understand the specific risks they face. Reach automates configuration changes to align with these risks, while also ensuring that organizations maximize the value of their existing security tools.

Phishing and credential theft remain two of the top methods adversaries use to breach networks. To counter these effectively, it’s not enough to understand the attacks themselves—you also need a strong defensive strategy. That’s where a framework like MITRE D3FEND can make all the difference, providing a structured approach to securing your organization.

As organizations expand and evolve, the relationship between IT and security becomes equally as important as it is complex. The rapid pace of technology changes to drive revenue and streamline operations, coupled with an increasing number of sophisticated cyber threats, forces both IT and security teams to constantly adapt. This dynamic environment makes it challenging to maintain the integrity of security controls while ensuring operational efficiency and availability. For security teams, this challenge is especially evident when it comes to monitoring and maintaining established security controls from a configuration lens.

Integrating Reach with Okta is a game-changer for boosting your security in the event of credential compromise. With Reach’s advanced analytics and proactive recommendations, organizations can better defend against threats from attackers looking to spoof their location and gain access to sensitive infrastructure. This combo not only maximizes the value of Okta’s Adaptive features, but also adds an extra layer of security for a more comprehensive approach to your IAM deployment.

At Reach, we prioritize the safety and control of our users by leveraging a staged environment for automation. This approach not only safeguards the production environment but also ensures that changes are meticulously tested and approved before going live. Whether it’s implementing Conditional Access policies or deploying other critical updates, Reach’s staged automation empowers organizations to increase their cybersecurity posture with confidence, efficiency, and ease.

As we continue to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, our focus remains on providing solutions that not only secure but also streamline operational processes. The new ServiceNow integration is a testament to our dedication to mastering the last mile, ensuring that our clients can achieve and maintain the highest levels of security maturity.

The last mile is a critical component of cybersecurity operations. By embracing a comprehensive approach that goes beyond mere reports to actionable and automated implementation, Reach ensures that your organization is not only secure but also agile and efficient. Stay tuned for our upcoming posts where we will delve deeper into specific use cases and solutions that exemplify our commitment to mastering the last mile in cybersecurity.