authentication
Is passwordless authentication actually the future?
While passwords may not be going away completely, 92 percent of respondents believe passwordless authentication is the future of their organization, according to a LastPass …
Shipments of next-gen smart IoT gateways to reach 21.4 million by 2025
IoT gateways are becoming an increasingly important link in the IoT security and device authentication value chain and emerging as a crucial conduit for intelligent operations …
Securing Active Directory accounts against password-based attacks
Traditional password-based security might be headed for extinction, but that moment is still far off. In the meantime, most of us need something to prevent our worst instincts …
How do I select a password management solution for my business?
91 percent of people know that using the same password on multiple accounts is a security risk, yet 66 percent continue to use the same password anyway. IT security …
Five ways to maximize FIDO
Perform a quick Google search for “causes of data breaches”, and you will be inundated with reports of stolen credentials and weak passwords. Organizations can spend billions …
Army researchers awarded patent for secure comms
Army researchers have been awarded a patent for inventing a practical method for Army wireless devices to covertly authenticate and communicate. Photo by Jason Edwards …
25% of IT workers don’t enforce security policies
14% of IT workers are consumed with Identity and Access Management (IAM), spending at least an hour per day on routine IAM tasks, according to 1Password. IAM continues to be a …
Public cloud environments leave numerous paths open for exploitation
As organizations across industries rapidly deploy more assets in the public cloud with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, they’re leaving numerous paths open for exploitation, …
Remote working security challenges urge MFA implementation
The past few years have seen an increase in employees using personal devices and systems to access work emails and company databases, and exchange valuable information with …
New privacy-preserving SSO algorithm hides user info from third parties
Over the last few decades, as the information era has matured, it has shaped the world of cryptography and made it a varied landscape. Amongst the myriad of encoding methods …
The FBI expects a surge of mobile banking threats
The increased use of mobile banking apps due to the COVID-19 pandemic is sure to be followed by an increased prevalence of mobile banking threats: fake banking apps and …
How do industry verticals shape IAM priorities?
IAM priorities differ by industry vertical, and a one-size-fits-all approach to IAM doesn’t work when every industry and business within that industry is unique, according to …