OCI IAM Introduces AI-Powered Identity Verification

Entra OKTA Scenario Series Day-10 Scenario: A service account used for automation suddenly triggers multiple failed login attempts from different countries. How would you secure such accounts in Entra? Explanation: This usually indicates the account is exposed and being targeted. Also check if: • Interactive sign-in is enabled unnecessarily • No location restrictions exist • No MFA or strong auth applied 👉 Lock it down with Conditional Access, restrict locations, and ideally replace with managed identities.

SailPoint 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨… 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’re 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝. But they ignore how identity scope, role mapping, and governance actually connect to enforce least privilege at scale. That’s where things break silently. For more info : https://lnkd.in/dwuFNMZn #SailPoint #SailPointIAM #SailPointAccess #SailPointSecurity #SailPointIdentity #SailPointCloud #SailPointTools #SailPointStrategy

🔐 IAM Problem Isn’t the Tool — It’s the Data Most IAM discussions focus on tools like Okta, SailPoint, or Azure AD. But in real enterprises, IAM failures rarely come from tools. They come from bad identity data. * Wrong or duplicate user identities * Outdated job roles and departments * Leavers still having active access * Multiple identities for the same person You can automate IAM, enforce policies, and implement RBAC… But if identity data is wrong, everything built on it becomes unreliable. 👉 IAM is not just an access management problem. 👉 It’s fundamentally a data quality problem. Fix the identity data first — everything else becomes easier.

Oracle Security Alert Advisory - CVE-2026-21992 "This Security Alert addresses vulnerability CVE-2026-21992 in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability may result in remote code execution. Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply the updates or mitigations provided by this Security Alert as soon as possible. Oracle always recommends that customers remain on actively-supported versions and apply all Security Alerts and Critical Patch Update security patches without delay." Affected Products and Patch Information: https://lnkd.in/g_MhVymS #CVE202621992 #OracleIdentityManager #OracleWebServicesManager #RemoteCodeExecution https://lnkd.in/gYfzFBrE

Over the years as a Project/Program Manager I have seen many people with multiple certifications come and go, its alarming how many didn't understand the basic principles of computer science, much less data security or technical project management. Hiring talent has become more about getting past automated resume filters and counting how many titles come behind the applicant's name versus actually understanding their skills and accomplishments. Its important to either have hiring managers who know how to identify the skills required to be successful in a position or include the Project/Program Manager early in the hiring process so they can have more meaningful input with regard to who staffs their team(s) and not just select from the few applicants who have learned how to navigate the hiring gauntlet.

The identity security market is increasingly crowded and buyer decisions are more complex than ever. That’s why it’s so valuable to hear from peers. A SailPoint customer recently shared their experience moving from another vendor and what factors shaped their decision. If you’re evaluating identity partners, these insights are worth your time.

As organizations accelerate toward AI-driven architectures and complex cloud ecosystems, the traditional perimeter has dissolved. Today, I’ve been conducting a deep dive into the critical shift from managing "who" accesses our data to "what" accesses it: Non-Human Identities (NHI).In a modern enterprise, NHIs—including Service Accounts, API Keys, and Autonomous AI Agents—frequently outnumber human users. Yet, they remain a significant blind spot in many security postures. The Strategic ChallengeUnlike human users, NHIs lack biometric presence and standard working hours. This leads to three primary risk vectors:Orphaned Identities: Stale credentials associated with decommissioned projects or former employees.Secret Sprawl: High-privilege credentials inadvertently hardcoded in repositories or configuration files.Permission Drift: Non-human agents accumulating "Shadow Admin" privileges far beyond their operational necessity. Architectural Solutions: ISPM & OPATo mitigate these risks, I focused on two foundational frameworks that are redefining Identity and Access Management (IAM):1. Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM)ISPM serves as a continuous "Health Check" for the identity landscape. Its efficacy is built on Four Pillars:Visibility: Creating a unified inventory of all cloud and SaaS-based service accounts.Risk Detection: Identifying misconfigurations and security gaps in real-time.Prioritization: Utilizing risk-scoring to address "Toxic Combinations" of high-access and low-security.Remediation: Implementing automated workflows to neutralize threats before exploitation.2. Open Policy Agent (OPA) & the Decoupling ModelA standout takeaway is the power of Decoupling policy from application code. By utilizing OPA and the Rego language, we can implement Policy-as-Code.We specifically explored how OPA provides a granular layer of protection for:SaaS Service Accounts: Managing high-privilege access across platforms like Salesforce or ServiceNow.Vaulted Accounts & Secrets: Enforcing strict "who, when, and where" rules before a secret is ever retrieved from a vault.AD Privileged Accounts: Applying modern, logic-based guardrails to traditional Active Directory environments to prevent lateral movement. The Path Forward with Okta ISPMBy leveraging Okta ISPM, we can now construct a comprehensive User Access Graph. This provides the necessary telemetry to identify "Shadow AI" agents and understand exactly how they interact with sensitive data stores like S3 buckets.The Bottom Line: In 2026, Identity is the primary control plane. Governing Non-Human Agents is no longer optional; it is a prerequisite for a true Zero-Trust architecture.I'm looking forward to applying these insights to help our clients at Deloitte build more resilient and governed identity environments. #IAM #CyberSecurity #Okta #ISPM #OPA #NHI #ZeroTrust #CloudSecurity #IdentityManagement #Deloitte #InfoSec #MachineIdentity #PrivilegedAccess #Oktalearning

Traditional IAM approaches often fall short when things get complex. It’s not just about tools anymore — it’s about how well identity is managed across systems, users, and real business needs. Platforms like SailPoint highlight what happens when IAM becomes identity-driven instead of tool-driven — better visibility, smarter access decisions, and stronger security overall. If your organization is still relying on conventional IAM models, it might be time to rethink the approach and explore what’s actually working today. Curious to hear how others are evolving their IAM strategies 👇 #IAM #CyberSecurity #IdentityManagement #SailPoint #CloudSecurity #ITSecurity #Automation #Observability

SailPoint 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 "𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩." 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜. This flow makes it clear: identify risks, map access, look for patterns, take control, and improve. Your SailPoint strategy is already out of date if it isn't changing. Click here : https://lnkd.in/di36Anyq #SailPoint #SailpointStrategy #SailpointGovernance #SailpointSecurity #SailpointIAM #SailpointAccess #SailpointTransformation #SailpointRisk #SailpointOptimization

🚨 SailPoint IdentityIQ — Critical Authorization Vulnerability Disclosed Yesterday (CVE-2026-4857) If your organization runs SailPoint IdentityIQ, stop scrolling. SailPoint just published CVE-2026-4857 — an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the IIQ Debug UI scoring an 8.4 CVSS (HIGH). This is not a theoretical risk. It's a real attack path in production environments right now. What's happening: Authenticated users with the "Debug Pages Read Only" capability — or any custom capability containing the ViewAccessDebugPage SPRight — can bypass authorization controls and create new IdentityIQ objects they should never have access to. Let that sink in. A user who should only have read-only debug access can create objects in your identity governance platform. The implications for unauthorized privilege escalation, policy manipulation, and compliance violations are significant. Who's affected: • IdentityIQ 8.5 and all 8.5 patch levels prior to 8.5p2 • IdentityIQ 8.4 and all 8.4 patch levels prior to 8.4p4 What to do RIGHT NOW: 1️⃣ Audit every identity and workgroup assigned the Debug Pages Read Only capability 2️⃣ Audit custom capabilities containing the ViewAccessDebugPage SPRight 3️⃣ Unassign both immediately — don't wait for the patch 4️⃣ Apply IIQTC-776 as soon as it's available for your version 5️⃣ Review audit logs for any unusual object creation activity in your Debug UI Why this matters beyond the patch: This is a reminder that identity governance platforms are themselves high-value targets. The platform that controls access across your enterprise needs the same rigor you apply to everything it protects. Debug interfaces, admin consoles, and service accounts in your IGA platform should be under constant review — not set-and-forget. My team and I work with SailPoint IIQ in production for federal and enterprise clients every day. If you need help assessing your exposure or remediating, reach out — happy to help. Full advisory: https://lnkd.in/gUX2vJjT ♻️ Share this with your identity and security teams. The patch window on this is open. #IdentitySecurity #SailPoint #IdentityIQ #CVE20264857 #IAM #CyberSecurity #IdentityGovernance #PAM #InfoSec #CISO #ZeroTrust #Vulnerability #PatchNow