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Passwordless authentication is the future. Although multifactor authentication (MFA) is still viable, it's not as strong and reliable as the authentication factor found in passwordless authentication.

Blackhawk Network transformed its cloud cost management by partnering with PointFive. With the Analytics module and Opportunities engine, BHN unified reporting, uncovered hidden inefficiencies, and empowered engineers with actionable insights. The result? Improved visibility, reduced costs, and a culture of ownership and proactive optimization across engineering teams.

Blackhawk Network, a global leader in branded payment solutions, sought to unify cloud reporting and optimization to a single platform.

Legacy CNAPPs lack application visibility, leaving blind spots to API abuse, data exposure, and complex attacks. True cloud security requires deep insight into application behavior and runtime activity.

Discover how Permit.io's just-in-time permissions and relationship-based access control solve unique authorization challenges for LLM agents.

Discover Calico v3.30 with Tigera’s Reza Ramezanpour—enhanced observability, staged policy testing, Gateway API integration, and advanced Kubernetes networking security insights.

Join GitKraken's VP of Marketing, Sara Stamas, on a nostalgic journey celebrating 10 years of innovation! From a 30-day project to a global DevEx powerhouse, discover how GitKraken revolutionized Git, embraced community, and evolved with acquisitions, AI, and a new DevEx Platform, all while staying true to its playful, tenacious spirit.

Check Point unveils ThreatCloud NextGen, an AI-powered threat intelligence platform delivering real-time cyberattack prediction and prevention for modern enterprises.

As cloud environments grow in complexity, manual FinOps processes fall short. This article explores how automation transforms cloud cost efficiency—from resolving stale opportunities to aligning optimizations with sprint cycles. Learn how PointFive helps teams embed financial governance into engineering workflows, enabling proactive, scalable, and policy-driven cloud savings without compromising agility.

Cloud cost savings aren’t living up to the hype—and it's time to rethink the economics of cloud ownership. This article explores how enterprises are overspending due to cloud provider lock-in, dynamic pricing, and operational overhead, and why on-prem or hybrid infrastructure may offer better long-term value. Drawing from real-world experiences like Disney+ and startups like Zig, it urges FinOps leaders and engineers to assess when cloud is an asset—and when it's a liability.

Explore the future of cloud security and AI with Jeff Leder, CTO of Dot Security. Discover key cybersecurity challenges, the shift-left approach, and how AI is reshaping the threat landscape.

CloudBolt CTO Kyle Campos discusses ending FinOps dashboard overload with action-driven orchestration and how StormForge enhances Kubernetes optimization through real-time automation and smarter remediation.