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Understanding Your Authentication Options

09 Sep 2005 | SearchSecurity.com

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At a time when identity theft is running rampant, it's crucial to have sound practices for authenticating your users, customers and partners. Are user names and passwords enough? Is two-factor authentication an effective tactic or useless in the face of emerging threats? This learning guide from SearchSecurity.com is a comprehensive compilation of tips, expert advice, featured articles, and other original materials that will help you understand today's authentication challenges. Send us an e-mail to let us know what other guides you'd like to see on SearchSecurity.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
   Introduction to Authentication Methods
   E-mail Authentication
   Single Sign-On
   Passwords and Passphrases
   Federated Identity Management
   Biometrics
   Two-Factor Authentication
   Digital Certificates and PKI
   Vulnerabilities and Theft Prevention
   More Security Learning Resources
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  Introduction to Authentication Methods Return to Table of Contents

  E-mail Authentication Return to Table of Contents
  Single Sign-On Return to Table of Contents
  Passwords and Passphrases Return to Table of Contents
  Federated Identity Management Return to Table of Contents
  Biometrics Return to Table of Contents
  Two-Factor Authentication Return to Table of Contents
  Digital Certificates and PKI Return to Table of Contents
  Vulnerabilities and Theft Prevention Return to Table of Contents
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