Tagged: Identity Protection

ID Management can be a confusing industry for those that are unaware of how it works to protect you and your family’s identities from those that will steal your identity and use it for nefarious practices. TFS ID Pro realizes that amassing an understanding of ID management can be a daunting task but attests to the fact that it can be used in ways that are beneficial and conducive to keeping your reputation and financial standing safe with one fell swoop. For this reason, TFS ID Pro provides this list of people that may benefit from the service.

Past Victims of Identity Theft: Those that have had their identity stolen recently or businesses that have had lists of information including client’s identities stolen from their databases could stand to gain a lot of security with the help of ID management software. While there is not conclusive evidence as to how high the odds of getting your identity stolen on a recurring basis, TFS ID Pro and other experts in the industry recognize that, if you do not know the way in which your identity was taken by thieves, it stands to reason that they could use similar methods to infiltrate your systems to steal your identity as soon as the dust settles. Identity thieves are a crafty sort, and identity management helps make sure that efforts are being made to evaluate your identity on your behalf while you are free to follow delineated steps to do damage control.

Those That Are Not Technically Savvy: While one may think that those with limited interest in monitoring their online presences are not great candidates for ID management software, experts argue that they are actually the ideal candidates for programs that ensure the safety of their online presence and identification information. This is because they can enjoy a sense of security without having to do too much hard work to monitor their information at every turn. For some, it simply makes more sense to have their information guarded by industry professionals with a vested interest in their security.

TFS ID Pro is known for helping define, support and improve the digital identity profession globally. The professional community often utilizes TFS ID Pro as a platform to talk about the future of the industry. As digital access becomes more complex, companies look to predict how hackers will become more sophisticated with new technological devices that hit the market.

One trend meant to counter the growing sophistication of hackers is to do away with centralized databases of user identities. The best way to reduce security risk is to move to a decentralized model where each individual user creates their own identities, register authenticating factors and have their individual information checked by a verified third party before storing this info in the blockchain. The idea behind this shift applies the same logic as the trend to move away from single-factor password authentication. Additional security questions before being allowed to access data is essential. Today, more than 80 percent of data breaches happen simply because a password is too weak.

The next trend that TFS ID Pro community members have noticed is the rise of the “zero trust” model. This model treats both network insiders and outsiders as equals when it comes to their level of risk. Gone are the days where every member who has access to a security system can be treated with the same level of trust. Unfortunately, all it takes is one rotten egg or one person to have their credentials stolen for a hacker to be able to dive deep into a network before detection of any foul play. Zero trust systems utilize preset permissions and monitor behaviors. Access to different parts of a network is provided when the software determines the level of risk associated with the access. Those without high levels of security clearance will not be able to reach certain data, no matter how hard they try.

The third largest trend that TFS ID Pro has noticed is the rise of adaptive access. Through the leveraging of advanced analytics and machine learning technology, the users’ behavioral patterns can be identified. If something breaks a pattern, access can be denied. Basically, systems are on their way to becoming more aware of risk than ever before.

TFS ID Pro believes that the biggest takeaway from this blog should be that those unwilling to adapt to new technology will leave themselves vulnerable to cybercrime. It’s up to digital identity professionals to show the dangers and provide the protection businesses need.