Articles

Practical IAM, written down.

Andrew Chanthaphone · July 2026 · All Things IAM

Long-form versions of what I teach on the channel — Entra ID, Okta, certifications, and IAM careers.

5 Conditional Access Mistakes That Get Companies Breached

Five Conditional Access mistakes I find in almost every Entra ID tenant I audit — and how to fix each one before an attacker finds it first.

Which Okta Certification Is Actually Worth It in 2026?

Okta certification cost, exam format, and which cert to take first in 2026 — straight answers from an IAM practitioner with 14 years on Okta.

Is the SC-300 Worth It in 2026?

A 14-year IAM practitioner's honest take on the SC-300: what it actually tests, who should take it, realistic prep time, and when to skip it.