Authentication stories - Page 15
Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
Diving into the magic of two-factor authentication
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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More effective privileged account management can also greatly mitigate risk and reduce the exposure surface for businesses.
US research team takes biometric scanning to heart
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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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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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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cybersecurity
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Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.
Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Sydney-based cybersecurity firm TokenOne is now the first Australian company to be selected for a consortium project for the NCCoE.
Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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encryption
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smart appliances
Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.
WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.
Anytime, anywhere, any device: New tech fires up digital transformation
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cloud services
With a large amount of data flowing through an enterprise, it’s critical to have solutions that can identify who is accessing what from where.
Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network security
Network admins, fret not: Embrace next-gen NAC solutions for seamless security and simpler IT management amidst tech explosion.
Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches
Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.
Nok Nok Labs eyes channel expansion for authentication market after $8m funding round
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Authentication security provider Nok Nok Labs raises $8m in funding for further expansion of authentication solutions.
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
Gemalto a driving force behind East Timor's new ePassport initiative
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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passports
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East Timor to issue e-passports with help from Gemalto and Visi Mitra Unipessoal Lda, aiming to enhance border security.
81% of passwords are hacked: Time to step up the authentication game
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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centrify
Alarm as data breaches soar; 81% due to weak passwords, sparking calls for tighter security measures and multi-factor authentication.
NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'
Wed, 24th May 2017
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wearables
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NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.
Social media user authentication capabilities available in Sitefinity CMS update
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Gartner research says consumer identity data is a powerful sales and marketing tool that allows organisations to deliver personalised services.
Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.
Microsoft launches ‘phone signin’ for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in’ specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.