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Entra SSE Part 2: Building the Zero Trust Defense That Stopped the Breach
The attacker pivots to exfiltrate data via unmanaged SaaS apps. Can GSA stop them? Spoiler: Yes—and we'll show you how.

Harri Jaakkonen
Nov 186 min read


Entra SSE Part 1: When Access Becomes the Attack Vector
Your network team scrambles. The old model—VPN + perimeter firewall—is cracking under pressure. Attackers exploit split-tunnel misconfigurations, credential stuffing, and shadow IT SaaS apps. Every second counts.

Harri Jaakkonen
Nov 103 min read


Identity: Where Real Security Begins
Security is no longer about defending borders. It’s about defending trust.
Bendik Berntsen
Oct 314 min read


IAM Glossary for Decision Makers
Identity terminology should be easy. This glossary maps terms to tangible actions

Dominique Cid-Strand
Oct 213 min read


Microsoft Entra Verified ID: From Concept to Production: Use Cases, Architecture, and a 6-Week Plan - Part 2 of 2
If Part 1 answered “what” and “why,” this post answers “where” and “how.” Below are practical use cases you can deploy now, plus a quick-start delivery plan to take Verified ID from idea to production—fast. Cross-Industry Use Cases You Can Deploy Today Recruitment & Onboarding Digital CV & background checks: Candidates present degree and background credentials issued by universities and third-party verifiers. Remote identity proofing: Biometric match (e.g., selfie to pas

Harri Jaakkonen
Sep 232 min read


Microsoft Entra Verified ID: The Future of Trust (and Why You Should Care) - Part 1 of 2
In a world where trust is the new currency, identity is your exchange rate. Whether you’re onboarding employees, authenticating customers, or granting access to sensitive systems, identity proofing must be fast, secure, and privacy-preserving. Microsoft Entra Verified ID delivers exactly that: a decentralised, standards-based way to issue, hold, and verify digital credentials that user's control—and organizations can rely on.

Harri Jaakkonen
Sep 162 min read


Access Fatigue: The Problem that Built CheckID
Another account to create. Another “verification step.” Another “please reset your access” email that shows up at the worst possible time.
Managing access was supposed to make things easier — but for most of us, it’s become a never-ending obstacle course.

Dominique Cid-Strand
Sep 102 min read


Managed Identity Services
Tired of having to clean up old, forgotten users that should have been off-boarded ages ago? Do you want to spend less time making sure that

Thomas Rogne Johansen
May 16, 20242 min read
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