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Create Okta Groups In Bulk

I wish Okta would let you upload a CSV file and use it to create many groups. Until such a feature is available, here is a short post explaining how to automate the process of creating dozens of Okta groups using Python.

2 min read Jan 18, 2022

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Integrate Knowbe4 & SailPoint

Ahmed Musaad

SailPoint offers a complex web service connector that can be used to integrate systems for which there are no pre-made connectors. In this post, I walk you through the integration process for Knowbe4, so you can use all of SailPoint's useful features on it.

7 min read Dec 21, 2021

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Moving Configurations Between SailPoint Tenants

Ahmed Musaad

SailPoint recently introduced new API endpoints to help administrators migrate configurations between different tenants. In this blog post, I walk you through the process of such migration and hopefully help you save a couple of minutes of your busy day.

3 min read Dec 20, 2021

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Okta Managed Certificates For Custom Domains

Ahmed Musaad

Okta's new managed-certificates feature is a lifesaver for all the Okta administrators out there. Once you configure it, you will never have to worry about renewing your custom domain certificates again.

3 min read Dec 15, 2021

Tools public

Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool

Ahmed Musaad

If you are a security person who works with Google Workspace, this tool is indispensable. It allows you to review logs for many of the Google services and to remedy security or privacy concerns.

2 min read Dec 15, 2021

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Week 47: So Many Activities

Ahmed Musaad

I don't usually write about my daily life on this blog, but week 47 was full of lovely activities and joy that I think it warrants its own blog post. Team days, dinner with friends, and bowling were some of the things I got to do during this week.

2 min read Dec 3, 2021

Slack public

Slack Watchman

Ahmed Musaad

Slack Watchman is a simple and effective tool that will help you detect personal or sensitive information that's shared on your workspace.

2 min read Nov 6, 2021

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SailPoint IdentityNow Essentials Training

Ahmed Musaad

I spent the past four days taking the IdentityNow Essentials class offered by SailPoint to those who want to acquire theoretical and practical experience on their cloud platform. This post offers some practical information along with a concise review of the training.

3 min read Oct 7, 2021

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My Favourite Mobile Apps

Ahmed Musaad

I use my mobile phone quite a lot, in fact, my usage borders on the unhealthy type of attachment to such devices. In my defence, a lot of my life is made much easier through the use of applications I have on my iPhone. In this post, I list a couple of those that are among my favourite ones.

3 min read Sep 11, 2021

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Exploring Stockholm: Vasa and Army Museums

Ahmed Musaad

Stockholm has fifty-three (53) museums covering a wide rang of interests including art, history, war, natural science, photography, and many more. If you are a fan of museums, Stockholm might be a great city for you to spend a week or two and explore all the museums, some of which are free.

3 min read Sep 7, 2021

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Mistakes To Avoid When Working With SailPoint's "IDN Admins" Source

Ahmed Musaad

I have been diving into SailPoint's world recently and as anyone who's just taking their first steps, I made a couple of mistakes. In this post, I try to outline what I did wrong and how you can avoid falling into the same pitfalls when adding new break glass administrators.

3 min read Jul 23, 2021

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My First Gaming PC, Ever!

Ahmed Musaad

I have always avoided building my PC for a multitude of reasons, but after careful consideration, I did it. I am super excited about this PC and can't wait to make the best out of it.

1 min read Jul 15, 2021