81 IN FOCUS: MISA user is who they claim to be and how do I give access to all the organisation’s critical resources to this individual who may not have set foot in the office? Verification becomes a critical component, especially as fraud techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Once a human resources employee or member of management has completed a final check, we can then give individuals direct access and register the credentials they are going to use during their employment. Our platform allows organisations to detect, prevent and eliminate identity-related risks at every step of the identity lifecycle.” As a member of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), HYPR has utilised Microsoft’s security products and extensive partner network to improve security for more than one billion global users in 125 countries across a multitude of industries, including finance and banking, healthcare, critical infrastructure and government. “Our relationship with MISA is critical for any organisation that is Microsoft centric,” says Dyon. “It’s vital for businesses to ask how to maximise the existing spend they have with Microsoft and utilise the additional services that help create trusted identities for every individual within their organisation. Working with MISA provides us with access to information on how the endpoint is managed and Microsoft Defender provides indicators of compromise, which brings our risk engine into play, allowing us to adjust access policies in real time so we can provide the highest level of insurance for our customers. “Creating this new approach to identity security isn’t just a monumental event for HYPR; it has a large impact on the Microsoft ecosystem too. Our Identity Assurance platform helps to provide a better Microsoft experience for everyone who uses it.” “MISA has grown into a vibrant ecosystem comprised of the most reliable and trusted security vendors across the globe,” says Maria Thomson, director of MISA. “Our members, like HYPR, share Microsoft’s commitment to collaboration within the cybersecurity community to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect and respond to security threats faster.” “ Our platform allows organisations to detect, prevent and eliminate identity-related risks at every step of the identity lifecycle”
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