Category: <span>rant</span>

In the Novell/NetIQ Identity Manager environment it is a common requirement to generate emails based on certain criteria from a driver.  For example, there may be a requirement to send emails to new users that contain their passwords for their first time login.  And it is also pretty common to have these emails be sent

Unfortunately, as we all do, I recently realized in quite dramatic fashion, that I had made a mistake, a dumb call, a bad move to a group of folks that I would consider business partners and just as important, friends.  I am sure you have been there at some point yourself.  That moment that you

The Pitfalls of Body Shopping Being in the Identity Management services business, we get approached all the time by various body-shops looking to fill their clients IDM needs. A large percentage of these firms are looking to address their clients’ needs with cheap resources. When I say cheap, I mean typically less than a equivalent

Who is protecting your personal information? Recently I received a note from one of the service providers I use for personal banking telling me that some of my information may have been compromised. Hey, this stuff happens from time to time, right? One would hope there would be some level of real disclosure about what

Recently while trying to get some things done at my hotel I noticed my laptop was getting great internet via the hotels wired connection, but my wireless devices (phone and tablet) were getting awful reception from the Hotel Wireless. It occurred to me…why I can’t I use my laptop as a wireless Access Point? I

Last week Oracle announced they had purchased Passlogix (best known for the V-GO ESSO application) and this got me thinking about the changes in the last 10 years in the Identity Industry. Last week Oracle announced they had purchased Passlogix (best known for the V-GO ESSO application) and this got me thinking about the changes

Your reputation is your best selling point unless it is damaged in which case it may cost you dearly. Recently we spoke to an individual in regards to a position within our fair company.  We did the usual due diligence we go through for all prospective hires: Background Check (Criminal, Credit) Reference Check Resume Verification

Very recently one of my banks decided to send me a new ATM card as my old one had been about to expire.  Within said card contained a newly minted RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip. My security hackles went off like wildfire. Some of you may have already received a similar card or use a

RE: Oracle Fusion Middleware 10g vs. 11g stack selection (OID, OVD, OIM, OAM specifically). Here at IDMWorks we specialize in Identity and Access Management full life-cycle services. Discovery √ Design √ Implementation √ Development √ Support √ During a recent trip to a customer site for an installation of the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack we