Authentication stories - Page 13

Security and mobility app adoption increasing - Okta
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
#
endpoint protection
#
mfa
#
edr
The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.

Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
#
mfa
#
phishing
#
email security
TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
#
mfa
#
iam
#
data leak
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.

Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
#
passwordless
#
cybersecurity
#
passwords
Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.

Ping Identity CTO’s cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
#
malware
#
mfa
#
fintech
Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.

USB regulatory body launches USB-C authentication programme
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
#
digicert
#
usb-c
#
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.

Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
#
ddos
#
iam
#
akamai
Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.

2019: The year attackers steal faces - Forcepoint
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
#
biometrics
#
mfa
#
casb
2019 is set to be the year hackers target facial recognition, with vulnerability exploits threatening millions as biometric authentication goes mainstream.

Exclusive: Three access management learnings from 2018
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
#
mfa
#
phishing
#
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.

Hands-on review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
#
gaming
#
mfa
#
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.

Ping Identity announces new Identity-as-a-Service solution
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
#
devops
#
mfa
#
iam
PingOne for Customers is built for the developer community and provides API-based identity services for customer-facing applications.

HID Global brings high authentication to mobile
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
#
smartphones
#
endpoint protection
#
edr
The company’s new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.

Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
#
saas
#
endpoint protection
#
mfa
Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.

Exclusive: Securing cloud data in the APAC environment
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
mfa
The majority of users are unable to develop good cyber hygiene in line with the rapid rate of digitalisation that the APAC region is undergoing.

Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
#
mfa
#
apm
#
software development
Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor’s Liz Knight discusses key strategies.

Three access management trends making waves in APAC
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
#
mfa
#
iam
#
data privacy
Identity and Access Management (IAM) emerges as a key cybersecurity focus in APAC, driven by severe impacts of cyber attacks and stringent GDPR regulations.

Exclusive: Okta’s new GM shares its APAC strategy
Fri, 19th Oct 2018
#
mfa
#
iam
#
okta
Identity solutions provider Okta has appointed Graham Sowden as its new general manager for the Asia-Pacific region.

Facebook breach: Ready for the coming phishing wave?
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
#
firewalls
#
mfa
#
phishing
Much of the information accessed in the Facebook breach is perfect for cyber criminals planning their next phishing attack.

Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
network security
Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.

Interview: RSA's Craig Dore on the basics of MFA
Mon, 15th Oct 2018
#
mfa
#
cybersecurity
#
passwords
A good MFA solution would cover access for both types of applications, and enable access for both employees and third parties such as contractors.