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Last Updated: Nov 10, 2003 
Authentication encompasses far more than passwords. Get up to speed on various technologies with the resources we've collected here, and test your knowledge with our quiz.
>> What is authentication? Read the definition in our glossary.
Quiz: Authentication methods

(10 Nov 2003)

There are myriad ways to authenticate users to your organization's network resources. Depending on the criticality of the data you're protecting, one method may or may not provide the level of protection you desire. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of authentication methods and learn more about them with the resources we offer below.

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NEWS:
>> Security provider offers Wi-Fi authentication for SMBs (SearchMobileComputing.com) 20 Oct 2003
>> Biometrics may be too pricey, complex for data center (SearchSecurity.com) 30 Sep 2003
>> Analysts: Misconceptions holding back biometrics (TechNewsWorld) 11 Sep 2003
>> Maturing authentication clears last WLAN hurdle (SearchMobileComputing.com) 03 Sep 2003
>> Are passwords passe? (SearchSecurity.com) 10 Apr 2003
>> Authentication questions and answers (SearchSecurity) 18 Mar 2002
>> Commentary: Passport hacking made easy (ZDNet) 14 May 2003
ADVICE:
>> Biometrics: Improving, but not perfect
TIP :Fingerprint scans are the hottest biometric technology, but they still don't replace other authentication tools.
>> Kerberos and network access security
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>> Two-factor authentication grows up
TIP :A look at some of the new two-factor authentication technologies.
>> Authentication is a snap with NetSwift iGate
TIP :Authentication is a snap with NetSwift iGate.
>> Infosec Know IT All Trivia: Authentication
TIP :Test your knowledge of authentication methods with our Infosec Know IT All Trivia.
>> Authentication
TIP :A discussion of strong authentication procedures.
>> SAP Security: Authentication and single sign-on
TIP :Learn about authenticating users for SAP applications in this tip.
>> Authentication as a PKI service
TIP :This tip will help you decide when to use PKI to authenticate users of e-business and e-commerce sites.
>> Problems with authentication
TIP :Columnist Paul A. Strassmann discusses the challenges involved with various methods of authentication.
>> Configuring Cisco VPN 3000 for Remote Access Using Preshared Keys
TIP :This is chapter four from CCSP Cisco Secure VPN Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study).
>> Passwords and authentication
TIP :A look at some password policy rules.
>> How do you authenticate in 802.1x?
TIP :Expert answer about the multiple authentication methods available.
>> Authentication via a series of questions
ASK THE EXPERTS :

My project is to write a program that would ask a user a few random questions that only the user would know. The purpose ...

>> Biometrics gaining more identity as security option
TIP :Here's an introduction to biometrics.
>> Two-factor authentication solutions
ASK THE EXPERTS :What is your view regarding two-factor authentication solutions? Specifically, how do you compare solutions such as the ...
>> How secure is NT authentication?
ASK THE EXPERTS :

I am an IT auditor in my company and am having problems convincing our application development team not to rely on NT ...

>> An explanation of authorization and authentication
ASK THE EXPERTS :Can you give me a good explanation of authorization? I am particularly concerned about the request phase. Our Security ...
>> User authentication mechanisms for Web applications
ASK THE EXPERTS :What's the best way to enforce a user authentication mechanism for a Web application, wherein we have 5000 concurrent users? ...
>> Common authentication mechanism for LDAP and IMAP
ASK THE EXPERTS :Is there a common authentication mechanism for LDAP and IMAP?
WHITE PAPERS:
>> Establish trust to protect and grow your online business: Authentication and encryption -- the cornerstones of online security
>> Secure Data Center Access: Authentication and Encryption
>> Authentication & Authorization: Complementary Solutions for Securing the Digital Enterprise
>> EAP methods for wireless authentication
>> 802.1X authentication and EAP
>> Authentication Confidences
>> The challenge of user authentication
>> Survey of biometric authentication technologies
>> Authentication
>> The Value of Authentication

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