Identity and access management
Identity is often considered the perimeter in infosec, especially as traditional enterprise perimeters dissolve. Identity and access management is critical to maintain data security. From passwords to multifactor authentication, SSO to biometrics, get the latest advice on IAM here.
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Feature
20 Dec 2024
Identity and access management tools and features for 2025
The IAM tool marketplace is complex and ever-changing. Learn about key features and how to discern what your organization needs before approaching potential providers. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2024
BeyondTrust SaaS instances breached in cyberattack
BeyondTrust, a privileged access management vendor, patched two vulnerabilities this week after attackers compromised SaaS instances for a 'limited number' of customers. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2021
Remote work increases demand for zero-trust security
One year after lockdowns and office closures prompted a massive, hurried move to remote work, many enterprises are reexamining their security posture. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Mar 2021
challenge-response authentication
In computer security, challenge-response authentication is a set of protocols used to protect digital assets and services from unauthorized users, programs or activities. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Microsoft makes passwordless push in Azure Active Directory
To adapt to security challenges like remote work and increasingly sophisticated threats, Microsoft is building a passwordless ecosystem within Azure Active Directory. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2021
Okta acquires identity rival Auth0 for $6.5 billion
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon said Auth0 shares his company's vision to establish identity services as one of the 'primary clouds' for enterprises, such as IaaS and collaboration. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Feb 2021
Risk & Repeat: Oldsmar water plant breach raises concerns
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at how an unknown threat actor used TeamViewer to manipulate chemical levels in a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Fla. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Feb 2021
7 privileged access management best practices
Privileged access is a given in enterprise environments, but it presents many security issues if breached. Follow these seven PAM best practices to mitigate risk. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Jan 2021
The security battle over entitlements and permissions creep
IT must continually keep track of entitlements and permissions for all their cloud services, with methods such as CI/CD tools, increased visibility and continuous monitoring. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
Zero trust 2.0: Google unveils BeyondCorp Enterprise
BeyondCorp Enterprise, which replaces Google's BeyondCorp Remote Access, uses the Chrome browser to extend the zero-trust platform to customers for continuous authentication. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2021
FireEye releases new tool to fight SolarWinds hackers
The new tool, dubbed Azure AD Investigator, will help audit Microsoft 365 environments for techniques used by the nation-state actors behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2021
Select a customer IAM architecture to boost business, security
Not all customer IAM platforms are created equal. Will a security-focused or marketing-focused CIAM architecture best meet your organization's needs? Read on for help deciding. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2021
5 cybersecurity vendors to watch in 2021
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and economic setbacks, 2020 was another big year for investments in cybersecurity vendors. Here are five startups that stood out from the crowd. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2021
Biometric security technology could see growth in 2021
Enterprise use of biometrics for security may see an uptick by organizations looking to defend themselves from attacks, but they must weigh the concerns against the benefits. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2021
Defending against SolarWinds attacks: What can be done?
While no defense is guaranteed, zero-trust access and behavioral monitoring can be useful against nation-state hackers and threats like the SolarWinds attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jan 2021
Organize a cloud IAM team to secure software-defined assets
Building a cloud IAM team with the necessary technical expertise and soft skills is key to securely managing IAM in complex cloud environments. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2020
Ping Identity launches passwordless authentication system
Ping's new suite of authentication features looks to secure accounts and login processes by eliminating the need for usernames and passwords, which are often reused and an easy target. Continue Reading
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Quiz
05 Oct 2020
Quiz: Network security authentication methods
There are many methods available to authenticate users requesting access to an organization's systems. Test your knowledge with this quiz on authentication in network security. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2020
Explore self-sovereign identity use cases and benefits
The future of digital identity may look a lot like how we identify ourselves in real life. Learn more about self-sovereign identity use cases and features in this excerpt. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2020
How self-sovereign identity principles suit the modern world
There are several core self-sovereign identity principles to consider before the concept can benefit the enterprise. Learn about the implications of SSI advancements in this Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2020
Gartner: Privileged access management a must in 2020
Gartner's 2020 Security & Risk Management Summit focused on the importance of privileged access management to cybersecurity as threat actors increasingly target admin credentials. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Sep 2020
Manage unsuccessful login attempts with account lockout policy
Learn how to create account lockout policies that detail how many unsuccessful login attempts are allowed before a password lockout in order to prevent credential-based attacks. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2020
6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues
Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jul 2020
How IAM systems support compliance
IAM is a key component of any security strategy, but its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Read up on features and processes to make IAM work for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
New Cisco Webex vulnerability exposes authentication tokens
Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Cisco Webex software that leaks information stored in memory, including authentication tokens. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Jun 2020
6 key identity and access management benefits
Identity and access management is beneficial not just for users, security and IT admins, but also enterprises as a whole. Read up on the six key advantages of an IAM framework. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jun 2020
3 key identity management tips to streamline workflows
Organizations must audit IAM processes to ensure that opportunities to streamline workflows are not missed. Use these identity management tips to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2020
How to ensure security for 3 types of digital identity
Enterprise identity and access management strategies must include processes for managing and securing three types of digital identity. Learn how. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jun 2020
How to build an effective IAM architecture
Identity and access management is changing and so must strategies for managing it. Read up on IAM architecture approaches and how to select the best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2020
4 essential identity and access management best practices
Now is the time to shore up the who, what and where of network identities. Adopt these four critical identity and access management best practices to bolster your infosec program. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2020
Top 3 advantages of smart cards -- and potential disadvantages
As smart card adoption increases, it is prudent to take a closer look at how this technology can improve data security. Here, read more about the benefits of smart cards. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2020
COVID-19 strains critical certificate authority processes
Border crossings. Police checkpoints. Security cages. Secret safes. These are just some of the hurdles certificate authorities face as they strive to maintain security during COVID-19. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2020
Researchers beat fingerprint authentication with 3D printing scheme
New research by Cisco Talos shows popular fingerprint scanning technology can be defeated by lifting actual fingerprints and reproducing them through 3D printers. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Apr 2020
SASE identity policies enhance security and access control
Will the Secure Access Service Edge model be the next big thing in network security? Learn how SASE's expanded definition of identity is fundamental to this emerging access model. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Mar 2020
The future of facial recognition after the Clearview AI data breach
The company that controversially scrapes data from social media sites for law enforcement clients announced a data breach. What does it mean for the future of facial recognition? Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Mar 2020
Idaptive adds new remote employee onboarding option & passwordless authentication to Next-Gen Access
Seeing more and more vendors jump on the passwordless train makes my heart swell! Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2020
Tackle identity management in the cloud with AaaS or IDaaS
Has your organization considered outsourcing cloud identity management? Learn more about the benefits of AaaS, aka IDaaS, and what to consider before settling on a particular service. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2020
Zero-trust model case study: One CISO's experience
Adopting a zero-trust environment was the right move for GitLab, according to the company's former security chief, but it may not be well suited for all enterprises. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2020
Idaptive is taking machine learning for authentication and applying it to authorization
We’ve seen AI/ML/analytics used for figuring out if a user is who they say they are. Now, how about if they’re doing what they should? Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2020
Can IDaaS adoption improve enterprise security posture?
Experts suggest enterprises consider identity as a service as organizations' data management needs grow and access management becomes more complex. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jan 2020
Where does 1Password Enterprise Password Manager fit in the EUC landscape?
Reduce the chance of a breach due to poor password habits with password vaulting. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2020
AWS leak exposes passwords, private keys on GitHub
UpGuard discovered a public GitHub repository that contained sensitive AWS customer data, including passwords, authentication tokens and private encryption keys. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Jan 2020
What are the most common digital authentication methods?
In order to build and maintain a comprehensive access management program, enterprise leaders must get to know the various forms of digital authentication at their disposal. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Jan 2020
How effective are traditional authentication methods?
Are you up to date on the most popular digital authentication methods and their potential cybersecurity risks? Learn how the right technology can improve and secure access management. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2020
5 steps to a secure cloud control plane
A locked-down cloud control plane is integral to maintaining cloud security, especially in multi-cloud environments. Here are five steps to a secure cloud control plane. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2019
Login.gov starts to fill the gap between social logins and enterprise identities
Access federal services with a service designed for governmental use but that uses common standards. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2019
RSA teams up with Yubico for passwordless authentication
RSA Security joined forces with Yubico to eliminate passwords within the enterprise. RSA's Jim Ducharme explains what it will take to the reach the 'last mile' of the pursuit. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2019
How to use and manage BitLocker encryption
Built into business versions of the Windows OS, Microsoft BitLocker encryption is an integral enterprise encryption tool. Read on to learn how BitLocker works and how to manage it. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
SSL certificate abuse drives growing number of phishing attacks
Phishing attacks against the United Nations and humanitarian organizations show how threat actors are weaponizing valid SSL certificates and how hard it is to stop the abuse. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Oct 2019
How to go passwordless if not all your apps support modern authentication standards
We want to eliminate passwords ASAP, unfortunately, some older apps can stand in the way of progress—thankfully, some identity providers devised solutions. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2019
Okta competing with Microsoft, Google, and others in passwordless offerings
While giants Microsoft and Google try leading the passwordless charge, Okta also plans to help organizations cut down on password use. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Oct 2019
Okta is making big investments in on-premises identity
Okta is also working to bring more context into access decisions. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2019
How far is Google going in eliminating passwords?
We looked at Microsoft, let’s see how a couple other vendors are doing as well, starting with Google. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
Ping Identity launches identity and access management tool
PingCentral aims to streamline the identity and access management processes and bridge the gap between IAM teams and application teams to improve productivity. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Sep 2019
When will we finally ditch passwords? Here’s Microsoft’s 4-step plan
Let’s be honest, passwords suck, and vendors are working to eliminate or reduce our reliance on them—what is Microsoft’s roadmap? Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Researcher finds digital certificate fraud used to spread malware
A new certificate fraud scheme involves a threat actor impersonating company execs to purchase certs which are then resold to those looking to spread malware. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Sep 2019
A look at ID proofing: bootstrapping a digital ID using a mobile device and physical ID
For the moment, it’s more for B2C than for employees, but it’s poised to keep spreading. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Sep 2019
What's the purpose of CAPTCHA technology and how does it work?
Learn about the purpose of CAPTCHA challenges that enable websites to differentiate bots from authentic users to stop spammers from hijacking forums and blog comment sections. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2019
'Dupe' there it is: SAML authentication bypass threatens Microsoft
Micro Focus security researchers demonstrated a new technique, dubbed 'dupe key confusion,' which allows threat actors to bypass Microsoft's SAML token validation. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
CloudKnox Security adds privileged access features to platform
CloudKnox Security updated its Cloud Security Platform with features such as Privilege-on-Demand, Auto-Remediation for Machine Identities and Anomaly Detection. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2019
New tech steers identity and access management evolution
IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Aug 2019
Is your identity management up to the task?
IAM is an organization's best defense for its weakest link, end users. Make sure you're following the right framework and keeping your tools honed and ready for battle. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2019
How to limit the cloud security blast radius of credential attacks
Explore how the security blast radius concept, which has admins evaluating how to assess and limit the damage of a threat, can be applied to cloud identity and access management. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
Citrix breach blamed on poor password security
An investigation revealed the password spraying attack that gave malicious actors access to Citrix systems resulted in only some business documents being stolen. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Jul 2019
What's the difference between a password and a PIN?
A question I've always had but was too afraid to ask when I first learned about passwordless experiences. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jul 2019
A look at MobileIron’s zero sign-on and passwordless authentication plans
MobileIron’s “zero sign-on” tech uses phones to authenticate when accessing SaaS apps from unmanaged devices. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
Enzoic for Active Directory brings continuous password protection
Updates to Enzoic for Active Directory include NIST-compliant Continuous Password Protection, checking passwords against a live database of common or vulnerable passwords. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2019
CyberArk brings updates to privileged access security offering
CyberArk introduces CyberArk Alero to its privileged access management product lineup, in addition to other endpoint management and cloud offering updates. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2019
The benefits of IAM can far outweigh the costs
Identity and access management is a critical piece of enterprise information security. But the benefits of IAM go beyond illuminating who -- and what -- might be using your network. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
OneLogin Desktop Pro for Windows reduces password load
By eliminating the need for remote workers to sign into Active Directory to access their network, OneLogin's Desktop Pro for Windows aims to make working remotely easier, according to the vendor. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2019
Ipsidy's Identity Portal uses biometrics for secure access
Identity Portal by Ipsidy uses biometric authorization methods to ensure secure account access, enable users to verify changes, protect customers from fraudulent phone calls, and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2019
Where does IMAP security fall short, and how can it be fixed?
Legacy email protocols like IMAP are prime targets for hackers. Fix IMAP security with better configuration, more encryption and multifactor authentication mandates. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2019
Words to go: Identity and access management security
IT pros must keep up to date with rapidly changing identity technology and access threats. Help protect IAM security by getting familiar with this list of foundation terms. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2019
What identity governance tools can do for your organization
Learn how to evaluate available security tools that manage the governance of your users' identity and access to company systems and data. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2019
Biometric authentication terms to know
Consumers are on board with biometric authentication, but enterprises aren't so sure. Here's a breakdown of the must-know terms for companies considering biometric authentication. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jun 2019
Despite recent vulnerabilities, you shouldn’t stop using hardware security keys like Yubikey
No solution is perfect, but these hardware security keys remain an awesome option in keeping accounts secure from attackers! Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Netskope announces enterprise application security platform
Netskope for Private Access is a cloud-based platform that secures private enterprise applications on public clouds and in on-premises data centers using zero-trust access. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
YubiKey FIPS recalled from government for reduced randomness
Yubico recalled YubiKey FIPS series devices after discovering an issue leading to reduced randomness in values generated by the keys, which are used by federal agencies. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2019
3 reasons privilege escalation in the cloud works
Statistics show that many cloud attacks are linked to credential and privilege misuse. Learn three ways threat actors are able to launch privilege escalation attacks in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Apple single sign-on option promises privacy for users
Apple is preparing its own single sign-on offering, called Sign In with Apple, which will focus on user privacy. But experts are split on how well this will work. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 May 2019
Why are fewer companies using SMS 2FA for authentication?
Instead of SMS two-factor authentication, some companies are switching to 2FA through messaging apps and social media platforms. Learn what's behind this authentication trend. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
How Google turned 1.5 billion Android phones into 2FA keys
Google product manager Christiaan Brand discusses the journey to making 1.5 billion Android devices work as 2FA security keys and the plan for the future. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 May 2019
How does an identity and access management framework work?
A comprehensive identity and access management framework is an IT necessity. But how do the two components work together? Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 May 2019
We talk a lot about access and authentication, but what about revoking user access?
Google hopes to make it easier with their proposed Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2019
5 common authentication factors to know
Multifactor authentication is a security system that requires two or more authentication steps to verify the user's identity. Discover the most important terms related to MFA. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2019
Identity and access management trends show new access roles
Identity and access management trends reflect a changing cybersecurity landscape. Learn how IAM is changing and what you should do before buying an IAM tool. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Mar 2019
How concerned should I be about a padding oracle attack?
Padding oracle attacks have long been well-known and well-understood. Find out how they work and why using modern encryption protocols can reduce the risks. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2019
Study reveals sale of SSL/TLS certificates on dark web
Security researchers discovered the availability of SSL/TLS certificates for sale on the dark web, which allow cybercriminals to disguise their malicious activity as legitimate. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
Citrix data breach report raises more questions
Citrix disclosed a potential data breach blamed on poor password security, but a lack of details about the attack leaves only unconfirmed claims from a single cybersecurity firm. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2019
Cryptography techniques must keep pace with threats, experts warn
Cryptographers at RSAC 2019 discussed personal data protection laws and challenges, future threats and the pressure for tech companies to work with law enforcement on decryption. Continue Reading
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Answer
19 Feb 2019
How did Signal Desktop expose plaintext passwords?
The Signal Desktop application was found to be making decryption keys available in plaintext. Learn how the SQLite database and plaintext passwords were put at risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Feb 2019
Explore multifactor authentication products in-depth
Discover some of the best multifactor authentication products currently on the market based on target industry and main features to help you make a final buying decision. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
Ponemon study: Poor password practices remain rampant
More than two-thirds of employees share passwords with colleagues, research reveals. Experts sound off on what's fueling poor password practices and how to solve the problem. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Feb 2019
Idaptive officially launches their “Next-Gen Access Cloud” IDaaS platform
Next-Gen Access Cloud has a new architecture, and Idaptive will continue to expand its machine learning capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Defense Department eyes behavioral biometrics with new contract
The Department of Defense awards a $2.4 million contract to Twosense.AI in order to create a behavioral biometrics system that can replace the current ID card system. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Feb 2019
Risk & Repeat: Apple restores enterprise certificates for Facebook, Google
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at Apple's decision to temporarily revoke Facebook's and Google's enterprise certificates following reports of questionable app activity. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Gartner: Expanding SOC capabilities a priority for enterprises
Reinvesting in SOCs and crafting clear risk appetite statements made the list of Gartner's top security and risk management trends. Experts sound off on what's driving these trends. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Google's Mark Risher: New types of 2FA are 'game changers'
Google's head of account security, Mark Risher, discusses the various types of 2FA and how new options of WebAuthn and U2F are going to be game changers for enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Google's Mark Risher discusses 2FA adoption strategies
Although some types of two-factor authentication have been found to be vulnerable, Google's Mark Risher says 2FA adoption should be the baseline of security for all enterprises. Continue Reading
