About this tag
Cloud IAM (Identity and Access Management) is a critical security discipline for enterprises adopting cloud and hybrid work models. On WindowsForum, discussions highlight integrations like Microsoft Defender for Identity with Okta, which enhance threat detection and response for identity-based attacks. This tag covers topics such as securing user identities, managing access across cloud platforms, and leveraging tools like Microsoft Entra ID and Okta for unified identity security. Recurring themes include defending against credential theft, enforcing least-privilege access, and monitoring identity-related anomalies. The content focuses on practical strategies for IT professionals to strengthen cloud identity postures and reduce attack surfaces in modern enterprise environments.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    AI Agent Credential Security: Prevent Privilege Escalation With Scoped Access

    Your AI agent has just hit AccessDenied. It then reads a config file, finds an admin profile and carries on. Nobody told it to do that, and nobody told it not to. That scenario opens a sponsored piece published on BleepingComputer on October 9, 2026. The author is Ido Shlomo, co-founder and CTO...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Defender for Identity and Okta Integration: Enhancing Cloud Identity Security

    In today’s enterprise security landscape, identity has become the new battleground. As cloud adoption accelerates and hybrid workforces proliferate, attackers—ranging from nation-state actors to cybercriminal organizations—are no longer exclusively targeting endpoints or applications. Instead...