Authentication stories - Page 20
Four Major Misunderstandings about public key infrastructure (PKI)
Mon, 21st May 2018
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devops
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iam
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apm
Contrary to the popular belief that public key infrastructure (PKI) is obsolete, it's more vital than ever for securing burgeoning cloud and DevOps ecosystems.
Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.
Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.
Why a secure perimeter is no longer enough protection for your IT infrastructure
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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mfa
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mdm
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iam
Digital identity is used as the key method of protecting digital assets regardless of their location or how they are being accessed.
Facebook & Amazon have better authentication methods than enterprises, say IT pros
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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iam
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Facebook and Amazon may have better authentication methods than the average enterprise, some IT professionals believe.
Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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iam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.
25% of firms fail to implement multi-factor authentication for BYOD
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
25% of respondents at the Gartner Symposium lacked some form of multi-factor authentication when securing BYOD.
ThreatMetrix to merge with LexisNexis Risk Solutions after $1 billion buyout
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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iam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Global analytics provider RELX Group has paid £580 million (AU$1.01 billion) to buy out the entire issue share capital of ThreatMetrix.
Okta report says security is changing workplace app use
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
Okta's 2018 Businesses @ Work report, which found that seven of the 15 fastest-growing apps are security tools or have security use cases.
Auckland firm Verifi to provide online ID services for Lotteries Commission
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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online verification
Auckland-based identity verification firm Verifi will now provide services for the New Zealand Lotteries Commission for online age verification.
Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.
RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.
The importance of two-factor authentication in banking & business
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders urged to use two-factor authentication as part of everyday online interactions, says New Zealand Bankers' Association.
How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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biometrics
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mfa
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physical security
According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.
1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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malware
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mfa
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casb
Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.
Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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mfa
ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
US research team takes biometric scanning to heart
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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mfa
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iam
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.
Okta enhances its Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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saas
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mfa
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iam
The announcement came at the company's annual Oktane conference in Las Vegas, which saw record attendance figures of over 2500 people.
Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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mfa
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iam
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supply chain
Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.