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Authentication stories - Page 2

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Thales launches Passwordless 360 to revolutionise authentication
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Thales unveils Passwordless 360, an enterprise passwordless authentication system aimed at bolstering security, cutting costs, and simplifying access management.
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Tenable uncovers major vulnerability in Microsoft Azure services
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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authentication
Tenable has exposed a high-risk vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure, impacting over ten key services. Microsoft declines to issue a patch, urging users to follow new documentation.
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Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy
Wed, 29th May 2024
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digital transformation
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okta
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distributors
Craig McGregor has been appointed as Okta's Director of Partners and Alliances for ANZ, aiming to fortify its Partner-First Model in the region.
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NFT Workx launches .WRKX domain to combat counterfeits online
Wed, 29th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
NFT Workx and Unstoppable Domains launch .WRKX Web3 domain, enabling tokenised identities to combat counterfeiting.
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WatchGuard wins nine 2024 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius
Tue, 14th May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies shines with nine 2024 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius, celebrating excellence in network security, endpoint security, and AuthPoint products.
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Adyen partners with Cover Genius to enhance payment security
Thu, 9th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
Adyen has joined forces with insurtech company, Cover Genius, to boost authorisation rates for online payments and advance transaction security worldwide.
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Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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healthtech
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nfc
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authentication
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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uc
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Upwind fortifies Cloud Security Platform with identity security
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Faced with a sharp increase in security breaches, Upwind is stepping up its Cloud Security Platform with a new focus on identity security, providing a comprehensive solution to Cloud Identity Entitlement Management (CIEM) concerns.
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Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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email security
Australian businesses tighten cyber defences amid a 354% surge in account takeover fraud, resulting in a record $3.1B loss, calling for strategies that balance fraud prevention with user experience.
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Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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malware
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, Anneka Gupta, emphasises the need for a cyber resilience era, combining threat posture and recovery, to counter increasingly successful disruptions by malicious actors.
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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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dr
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.
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Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.
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Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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dimension data
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brightcove
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ntt group
Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.
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A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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encryption
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.
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Beyond Identity unveils Device360 for advanced device security
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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mfa
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mdm
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passwordless
Beyond Identity has launched Device360, a unique tool revolutionising continuous device security management and authentication.
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The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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passwordless
Biometric technology is experiencing exponential growth and is predicted to transform the future of authentication.
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Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ddos
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partner programmes
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Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.