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Legacy (re) defined

The term “legacy” is thrown around a lot in this industry. The immediate connotation is negative — the implication is that your technology is outdated, stagnant, and replaceable.   And certainly, there is a short list of vendors in identity who are very much “legacy” in the traditional sense. They’ve given […]

FedRAMP ATO process and timeline: SailPoint’s 5 step journey

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a U.S. government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. The FedRAMP authorization process is designed to ensure that cloud services used by federal agencies meet the government’s stringent security […]

Welcome to the crew: SailPoint engineering in Mexico

Authored by Raul Carbajal, Director of Engineering At SailPoint, we know that when the crew comes together, magic and fun is bound to happen. That’s exactly what we hoped for during our engineering event in June and the team wasn’t disappointed. Members of the SailPoint crew traveled to Mexico to […]

Why air conditioning (and identity security) is crucial: A cautionary tale from a Texan

The high temperatures here in Austin have been hovering at 105F / 41C for a week or two, meaning that the simple invention of air conditioning shifts from a “nice to have” to a “must have.” The irony is that despite being an essential component of houses and businesses HVAC […]

School’s out, interns are in!

Authored by Wendy Shepperd, SVP of Engineering Summer is here and that means summer internships are in session! I firmly believe that everyone should have access to and the ability to prioritize hands-on learning experiences, and that’s one of the (many) reasons I’m passionate about SailPoint’s summer internship program with […]

Multi-tenant SaaS vs. single-tenant SaaS: It matters

CISOs have one of the most challenging jobs today. Not only are they tasked with creating policy that keeps their companies safe, but they are also in charge of executing that plan which often proves to be an even bigger challenge. Why? I’ll admit one reason is the technology component. […]

Reducing risk and increasing compliance through non-employee risk management

What good is the strongest door lock if all the windows in your house are unlocked and not monitored?   Unfortunately, that’s the situation for too many organizations when it comes to lifecyle management and risk management of non-employees. For example, a recent PwC Survey found that only 40% of survey […]

Using identity to reduce the burden of managing SaaS sprawl

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions can be a huge improvement over traditional IT solutions in many ways, from cost and scalability to easier deployment and maintenance. Those benefits (and others) are helping to drive rapid growth in the SaaS market, which is projected by Gartner to top 16% in 2023.   But with […]

Password Management – The road to IT productivity 

Authored by Jerry Aubel, Senior Product Marketing Manager Think fast: what’s the most critical element of a robust Identity and Access Management strategy?  Ask any security team, and I’ll wager that their answers will be all over the map. One key element that’s sometimes overlooked is password management. But take […]

Learning the ropes: How SailPoint’s learning and development programs help crew members get ahead 

Have you ever started a job knowing exactly what to do right out of the gate? Neither have we. 😊 Even well-versed industry gurus face learning curves in new environments, from figuring out new tools to navigating company culture.   What’s better than an opportunity to learn from co-workers who’ve been […]