Author Archives: Stephanie

Why Non-Human Accounts Will Change the Way You Think About Privileged Access Discovery

Intro If you asked a security leader ten years ago what "privileged access" meant, they would likely show you a list of Domain Admins. It was simple: you had a handful of human beings with the keys to the kingdom. … Read More

Stop Wasting Time on Manual NIST Reporting: Try These 5 Automated PAM Governance Hacks

Let’s be honest: nobody gets into cybersecurity because they love filling out spreadsheets or chasing down system owners for "proof" of password rotation. Yet, if you’re operating under NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) frameworks, that’s exactly where a … Read More

Shadow Privilege 101: The IT Security Leader’s Guide to Mastering Privileged Access Management

You likely believe you have a firm handle on who holds the keys to your kingdom. You have a Privileged Access Management (PAM) tool, your Active Directory is organized (mostly), and your team follows a strict onboarding process. But here … Read More

Can an Automated Privileged Access Audit Really Save You 40 Hours? Find Out Here

Let’s be honest: audit season is usually the time of year that IT and security teams dread the most. It’s a period defined by endless spreadsheets, frantic emails to department heads, and the sinking realization that half of your "privileged" … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to IAM Governance: Why PAM and IGA Are Better Together

In the current cybersecurity landscape, we often see organizations treating Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) as two separate islands. One team handles the "who has access to what" for standard employees, while another team guards … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to PAM Gap Analysis: Everything You Need to Succeed

If you’ve ever felt like your security strategy is more "reactive" than "proactive," you’re not alone. In the world of cybersecurity, we often spend our time putting out fires rather than preventing them. But when it comes to your most … Read More

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Privileged Access Discovery (and How to Fix Them)

You’ve probably spent a significant portion of your budget on a high-end Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. You’ve got the vault, the session recording, and the rotation policies in place. You feel secure. But here is the cold, hard truth: … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Modernizing Your Privileged Audit: Say Goodbye to Spreadsheets

Let’s be honest: audit season usually feels like a root canal for IT and security teams. You spend weeks hunting down evidence, cross-referencing messy spreadsheets, and praying that the data you’re showing the auditors is actually accurate. If your current … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Multi-Cloud PAM: Everything You Need to Secure Your Entire Perimeter

Let’s face it: the days of having a nice, neat server room in the basement are long gone. In 2026, your "perimeter" is likely a messy mix of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and maybe some legacy on-prem hardware that just … Read More

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Active Directory Hygiene (and How to Fix Them)

Hey there, I’m Craig Parkin, the Founder of OrbisID. If you’ve spent any time in the trenches of IT infrastructure, you know that Active Directory (AD) is essentially the nervous system of your organization. It’s what connects users to resources, … Read More