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8 top multi-factor authentication products and how to choose an MFA solution
Learn the key considerations when choosing an MFA solution and why these top picks are worth a look.
Top considerations when choosing a multi-factor authentication solution
Choosing the right MFA solution for a Microsoft environment that covers all authentication needs will reduce stress on your IT admins and help desk.
Dashlane launches new Dark Web Insights tool, MFA authenticator app, small biz Starter plan
Password manager vendor releases new credential security and support service features, along with a new low-cost option for small businesses.
Multi-factor authentication fatigue attacks are on the rise: How to defend against them
LAPSUS$ is just one cybercriminal group that has breached networks of large companies such as Uber and Microsoft by spamming employees with MFA authentication requests.
The trouble with 2fa
With a large percentage of your workforce now working remotely, two-factor authentication (2fa) can make them (or your company data) safer online. But how you're doing it now probably isn't helping much at all.
Best practices for deploying multi-factor authentication on Microsoft networks
Microsoft will soon mandate MFA for some customers, and these are the key considerations before you deploy it.
GitHub to mandate 2FA for all code contributors by 2023
The world’s largest development platform will require all code-contributing users to enroll in two-factor authentication by the end of 2023 to enhance software supply chain security.
10 most common MFA excuses, and how to answer them
CISOs often meet resistance to multi-factor authentication from users, management, and even IT. Here's how to counter their complaints.
Even with board support, Horizon Power’s CISO was in for a shock
Everything seemed like it was going well for Horizon Power, a Western Australian power supplier that had been actively updating its cybersecurity practices to support a major digital transformation project aiming to tap data-driven...
It's time to re-evaluate your 2FA setup on Microsoft networks
Attackers are exploiting some 2FA settings to gain network access. Does your current configuration provide the best protection?
4 ways attackers target humans to gain network access
These are some of the favorite ways cybercriminals try to get around an organization's cyber defenses to steal credentials or commit fraud.
6 zero trust myths and misconceptions
If you’ve fallen for one of these myths, you may need to rethink your zero trust strategy.
Consumers are done with passwords, ready for more innovative authentication
Surveys indicate that consumers are becoming more open to biometrics and multi-factor authentication.
4 tips to prevent easy attacker access to Windows networks
The Colonial Pipeline attackers likely got in using old, compromised VPN credentials. This advice will force attackers to work much harder.
How to hack 2FA: 5 attack methods explained
As two-factor authentication becomes more widespread, criminals seek novel ways to subvert it. Here's what you need to know.
As pandemic hit, MFA protected University of Newcastle’s digital transformation
Several Australian universities have reworked their cybersecurity and access control approaches in response to the rising number of attacks in education.
Can WebAuthn and U2F finally give us safe and easy Two-Factor authentication?
Using a smartphone for two-factor authentication is easy, but it's not as secure as you might think. The real future for secure 2FA lies in the WebAuthn and Universal 2nd Factor standards.
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