Rom Carmel

Apono

Rom Carmel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Apono. He previously worked at FedTech as a Startup Studio Entrepreneur. Rom Carmel attended Tel Aviv University.

The concept of least privilege access has emerged as a paramount principle, serving as a cornerstone for robust identity governance and access management strategies. By adhering to this tenet, organizations can effectively mitigate the risks associated with account compromises, insider threats, and unauthorized access to sensitive resources. However, achieving least ... Read More

In today’s increasingly complex digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive data has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations grapple with balancing accessibility and security within their databases. Enter the concept of least privilege access, a pivotal strategy designed to minimize vulnerabilities by ensuring users have only the permissions essential for their ... Read More

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides a diverse range of services, from storage options to app development, tailored to fulfill the requirements of its users. However, these opportunities are accompanied by various security challenges. This is where Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles become essential, adding an additional layer of protection ... Read More

Organizations migrating or building applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) quickly realize the importance of securing IAM in the public cloud. For example, a misconfigured Google Cloud identity can inadvertently expose sensitive data or lead to a potentially crippling breach. Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, suffered a ... Read More

In 2023, data security faced an uphill battle against cyberattacks, and the risks of becoming a victim grew stronger.  There was a shocking 600% surge in cybercrime, with the average breach costing $4.37 million to recover from. The figures are up across the board, with cyberattacks occurring globally every 14 ... Read More

From financial records to employees’ personal details, almost all information nowadays is highly sensitive – and, therefore, highly valuable to attackers.  With 61% of data breaches involving credentials, it’s unsurprising that Identity and Access Management (IAM) is showcasing such rapid growth as a protection method against bad actors. Projected to ... Read More

Organizations often use multiple applications to perform business. For example, a tech team might find that Jira works well for managing tasks and a support team might find they prefer PagerDuty to handle support tickets. However, handling several applications and the data within them can be challenging. This is where webhooks ... Read More

Most resources, such as databases or machines, are running in the cloud today and need privileged access. Yet few teams can effectively manage identities in the cloud at scale, with Gartner estimating that by 2023, 75 percent of cloud security failures will occur due to inadequate management of identities and ... Read More

Managing access rights for users has persistently posed a challenge for organizations, regardless of their size or industry. Access governance aims to enhance productivity while minimizing security risks. Additionally, maintaining a transparent overview of individuals with access to particular digital assets and ensuring the legitimacy of that access within compliance ... Read More

The Harvard Business Review conducted a survey of more than 330 remote employees from a wide range of industries to self-report on both their daily stress levels and their adherence to cybersecurity policies over the duration of two weeks.  Employee Stress Leads to Failure of Cybersecurity Policies HBR found that ... Read More