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Why unauthenticated SMS is a security risk
Multifactor authentication that uses SMS messaging as a second factor is vulnerable to simple hacks. User education is the best defense.
Check your access control permissions before hackers do
Every organization has devices, networks or cloud services with improperly configured permissions that expose sensitive data or could allow hackers to gain privileged access. Check them now.
7 hot cybersecurity trends (and 4 going cold)
Is that security trend hot or not? From tools and technologies to threats, tactics, and training, the numbers don't lie.
How to hack a smartcard to gain privileged access
Using smartcards in a Microsoft Active Directory environment makes them vulnerable to this privilege escalation attack.
How to protect against poor Windows password practices
Employees will reuse passwords for work systems for their personal online accounts. Here's how to set up multifactor authentication in a Windows environment to reduce the risk of password compromise.
The best password advice right now (Hint: It's not the NIST guidelines)
Short and crackable vs. long, complex and prone to reuse? The password debate rages on, but this columnist has a change of mind.
What is biometrics? And why collecting biometric data is risky
Biometric authentication uses physical or behavioral human characteristics to digitally identify a person to grant access to systems, devices or data. It has the potential to make authentication dramatically faster, easier and more...
Power LogOn offers 2FA and networked password management for the enterprise
This authentication tool is simple to set up and use, but the biggest selling point might be workable password management across the enterprise.
12 famous passwords used through the ages
Passwords seem like a recent thing, but they've been in use for a long time. Here are a dozen of the more memorable ones.
Women in identity management: 4 newcomers to watch
Identity management veterans Diana Volere, Diane Joyce, Eve Maler and Susan Morrow introduce you to new entrants in the field.
6 reasons biometrics are bad authenticators (and 1 acceptable use)
Biometrics-only authentication is inaccurate, hackable and far from foolproof.
How to set up multifactor authentication for Office 365 users
Requiring MFA for some or all Microsoft Office 365 users will better protect your network and email system from attacks.
Using a password manager: 7 pros and cons
This veteran security pro feels more secure now that he's using a password manager, but there are still risks.
Using social media for authentication: 3 pitfalls to avoid
Logging into business systems with social accounts comes with certain risks. Here's what you need to know.
What is the future of authentication? Hint: It’s not passwords, passphrases or MFA
Passphrases and MFA are not password saviors. Ultimately, authentication will rely on algorithms to determine user identity and detect fraudulent actions.
Hey Facebook: Quit discouraging people from using 2FA
Facebook is spying on user 2FA phone numbers to target them with ads. A non-trivial percentage of Facebook users will not use two-factor authentication as a result, a net loss to security.
Are long passphrases the answer to password problems?
Passphrases can be more secure than passwords, but there are limitations and hackers will eventually master cracking them.
5 steps to create a zero trust security model
A clear plan and willingness to change are critical to successfully moving to a zero trust environment.
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