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Authentication stories - Page 11

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Okta brings centralised identity security to servers
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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mfa
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cloud security
Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.
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BYOD can be secure with the right measures
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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dlp
Companies that embrace BYOD are giving employees more freedom to work remotely, resulting in increased productivity, cost savings, and talent retention.
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Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep
Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.
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W3C and FIDO Alliance finalise web standard for passwordless logins
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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iam
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and FIDO Alliance have finalised the WebAuthn standard, paving the way for passwordless logins and enhanced web security.
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Japan's MUFG Bank deploys Nok Nok Labs biometric authentication
Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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biometrics
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iam
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hitachi
Customers at Japan’s MUFG Bank now have access to a range of new biometric authentication options for their mobile devices.
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Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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partner programmes
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iam
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averon
tyntec and Averon team up to globally deploy a secure, user-friendly wireless authentication solution, aiming to curb data breaches and enhance user experience.
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One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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iam
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unix
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one identity
Unix systems (including Linux and Mac OS), by their very nature, have distinct challenges when it comes to security and administration.
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Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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uc
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mfa
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multi-cloud
As data breaches surge, Richard Bird of Ping Identity discusses how organisations can tailor security measures to mitigate unique cyber risks in the cloud era.
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CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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mfa
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cloud security
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iaas
A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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edr
Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users’ WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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Security and mobility app adoption increasing - Okta
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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edr
The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.
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Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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mfa
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email security
TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.
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Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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mfa
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iam
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A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.
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Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
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Ping Identity CTO’s cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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malware
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fintech
Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
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USB regulatory body launches USB-C authentication programme
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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digicert
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usb-c
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usb-if
USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
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Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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ddos
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iam
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akamai
Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.
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2019: The year attackers steal faces - Forcepoint
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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biometrics
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mfa
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casb
2019 is set to be the year hackers target facial recognition, with vulnerability exploits threatening millions as biometric authentication goes mainstream.
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Exclusive: Three access management learnings from 2018
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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mfa
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phishing
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it automation
There was a renewed global response to data security in 2018, placing pressure on organisations to assume more responsibility for the data they hold.
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Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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gaming
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mfa
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reviews
Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.