Authentication methods are constantly evolving. Today, authentication with a username and password is not enough. There are different authentication methods as well, because the traditional username and password approach is no longer sufficient. That’s why we introduced a new concept of flexible authentication in midPoint 4.1. Authentication methods in midPoint can now be configured in many different ways using various combinations of authentication modules. The webinar held on 16 May 2024 was an introduction to the concept of flexible authentication. We talked about the basic building blocks ..read more

In a collaborative effort to bolster the security of midPoint, a grant provided by the NGI Zero Review program enabled us to cooperate with Radically Open Security, who performed an extensive security penetration testing exercise. This initiative underscores our commitment to fortifying midPoint against potential threats. Their expertise revealed a number of security weaknesses, each serving as a valuable lesson in our ongoing quest for resilience. In this article we will discuss the identified security flaws, their implications, and the subsequent steps we undertook to strengthen midPoint, of ..read more

Recently, our Co-Founder and CEO Igor Farinic, engaged in an interview with Luka Dragovic from WebsitePlanet. Covering diverse array of topics, the interview touched upon the importance of the midPoint community, midPoint’s security and scalability, and Evolveum as a whole. Take a deeper dive into these insights by visiting the site. The post An Interview with Igor Farinic on Driving Open-Source Innovation appeared first on Evolveum | Open Source Identity Management & Governance ..read more

NIS2 is an upcoming directive of the European Union on the security of networks and information systems. It is a part of a broader European initiative to significantly improve cybersecurity across a wide variety of organizations and industries. NIS2 is coming into force this autumn, affecting thousands of organizations in each EU member country. We had a closer look at the NIS2 directive in a special webinar and explained how midPoint can help with compliance. The webinar was led by three speakers who presented three perspectives on NIS2 and midPoint. Peter Pištek from Securedo presented the v ..read more

Beginning as a fresh graduate and working her way up to the position of Chief Product Officer at Evolveum, Katarína Bolemant, who leads the development team, shares her experience of working in a male-dominated field. Katarína, you have completed many successful projects and have a lot of product development experience in the IGA field. Have you encountered any particular challenges as a woman working in the IT industry, and if so, how have you overcome them? Beginnings are always the hardest. When I was a student, there were only few women studying anything related to IT in Slovakia. Due to t ..read more

The security of deployments and applications is becoming increasingly important, and many organizations need to increase the security of their applications. The webinar on April 04, 2024, was an overview and refresher on various configuration and deployment aspects regarding security – from the initial installation and configuration, expressions, scripting, various recommendations when using Self Registration, Identity Recovery, and other end-user flows. We also looked into recent security fixes and the future development of security features for midPoint. Take a look at the presentation or wa ..read more

MidPoint 4.6 brought about a new feature, called “Smart Correlation,” that allowed us to correlate accounts flexibly and powerfully. In the webinar that took place on March 21, 2024, we described the basics of correlation in general and the Smart Correlation midPoint feature in particular. Composable correlation rules with set confidence levels, approximate matching, human involvement, and two experimental features (custom indexing and the support for multiple sources of truth) were explained in more detail. Two instructive demos were presented to help comprehend the topic. Watch the webinar r ..read more

Since version 4.8 midPoint fully supports new language for querying of objects – the MidPoint Query Language. The MidPoint Query Language marks a significant upgrade from the previous XML query language, offering a more intuitive way to query objects. It serves as the primary query language throughout midPoint, seamlessly replacing XML queries in both configuration settings and user interface. One of the standout features of Midpoint Query Language is its emphasis on readability. Queries become not only easier to write but also simpler to understand, thanks to improved documentation and plenti ..read more

As a newbie eager to dive into the world of identity management, going on my first conference trip with Evolveum at the MidPoint Working Group  was an exciting experience. I am always encouraged by the exchange of ideas, the discovery of new trends, and the opportunity to meet new people. Recently, Evolveum had the honor of being a gold sponsor at the TIIME Unconference, which turned out to be a combination of cooperation, education, and innovation. MidPoint Group Unconference The University of Copenhagen provided a wonderful and breathtaking setting for the meeting. When I entered the ..read more

Accessibility is gaining increased attention worldwide, and we appreciate the growing awareness. We’re determined not to lag behind, aiming to propel midPoint to new heights. The beauty lies in our differences, underscoring the paramount importance of inclusivity in environmental development. Starting from version 4.8, our focus has intensified on dismantling barriers within midPoint, making it progressively more user-friendly. Thanks to the NGI0 (Zero) initiative, we’ve collaborated with the remarkable individuals at HAN University of Applied Sciences. Together, we’re steering accessibility i ..read more