Blogs
Read the latest blogs, expert insights, and identity-first cybersecurity guidance to help you solve today’s security challenges and prepare for what’s next.
New Report from BeyondID Exposes How Stolen Identities Fuel the Global Cybercrime Economy
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2025 — BeyondID, a KeyData Cyber company, today released a groundbreaking new report that reveals how identity credentials have become the primary currency of today’s cybercrime. The research details how identity credentials – usernames, passwords, tokens, and access rights – are now the “currency of choice” for attackers, and why organizations must urgently prioritize…
5 Keys to Integrating Non-Human Identities into Your Zero-Trust Architecture
Fundamentally, a zero-trust architecture is about moving beyond securing the perimeter to securing every user, every device, and every connection—every time. It’s a journey as companies continue to navigate the territory and determine how best to create the rules and protocols for always verifying and never trusting any identity, all without overly frustrating users or…
BeyondID + KeyData Cyber: Igniting the Future of Identity-First Security
By Arun Shrestha, CEO & Co-Founder, BeyondID Today marks a defining moment for BeyondID — it carries the weight of purpose, the momentum of progress, and the power to shape what’s next. I am proud and energized to share that BeyondID has officially joined forces with KeyData Cyber—one of North America’s top cybersecurity and identity…
AI in the Defender’s Arsenal: Turning the Tables on Attackers with Smarter Defenses
Key Takeaways Leveraging AI in the identity credential battle: The good, the bad, and the checkmate. It’s no secret that the various forms of AI have supercharged cybercriminal capabilities. Indeed, findings from our 2025 State of Cybersecurity Preparedness research show that more than three-quarters (77%) of organizations have high awareness of AI′s role in emerging…
MISP vs. MSSP – What’s the Difference & Which One Do You Need?
According to our 2025 survey of IT leaders, if your business hasn’t experienced at least one known security incident in the past 24 months, you’re in the minority. Nearly three-quarters of businesses report at least one attack, and almost half have identified multiple. And that’s only counting the breaches, unauthorized access events, and compromises of…
Identifying and Remediating Identity Exploit Vectors: How Attackers Work Their Way Toward Your Information—And How to Stop Their Pursuit
Key Takeaways The role of IEVs in the digital black market: How bad actors get where they are going. Identity exploit vectors are the escalation pathways bad actors use to successfully gain unauthorized access to systems or data. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report, stolen identity credentials represent the number one…
BeyondID Reports 5th Consecutive Year of Record Revenue Growth
San Francisco – May 23, 2023 – BeyondID, a leading managed identity services provider, today announced that the company has grown its revenue by more than 50% over the previous year. It also added and served hundreds of enterprise customers in the healthcare, financial services and retail industries including 23andMe, VCU Health, Old Republic and…
So You’re Thinking About a DIY Identity Implementation
Thinking about a DIY identity implementation for your organization? Sounds easy enough. Many IT teams start here—especially those who’ve successfully launched other cloud technologies. The appeal is obvious: more control, lower upfront costs, and the chance to use internal know-how. But identity isn’t just another system—it’s the core of your enterprise’s security, compliance, and access…
The Growing Problem of Stolen Access: Understanding the Digital Black Market for Identity Credentials
Key Takeaways How the black market for identity credentials works: It’s like a regular marketplace, only illegal. In many ways, the digital black market operates very much like a thriving legitimate online marketplace (think Amazon or eBay) complete with product listings, buyer reviews, and even customer support and the ability to get a refund if…
