Enterprises rely on external B2B users such as partners, vendors, contractors, and clients, but their access often exposes sensitive resources to identity-focused attacks. CyberArk outlines best practices to balance security with productivity, including intelligent SSO and adaptive MFA for secure, user-friendly authentication, centralized storage and federation of identity data, and delegated administration so partners can manage their own users securely. Automated lifecycle processes further reduce risks from orphaned or overprivileged accounts. With these controls, organizations can extend Zero Trust and least privilege to external users, improving both resilience and user experience.

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