Enterprise identity and access management

Identity and access management tools are integral to maintaining data security in the enterprise. Here you'll find information on passwords, authentication and Web access control. Browse the identity management and access control topics below for the latest news, expert advice, learning tools and more.

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Enterprise identity and access management News

October 09, 2018 09 Oct'18
U.S. government domain officials to start using 2FA

The government domain registrar -- DotGov -- began rolling out two-factor authentication for officials managing .gov domains in order to mitigate against DNS hijacking.
October 08, 2018 08 Oct'18
Risk & Repeat: Inside the Facebook 2FA fail

This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the latest controversy for Facebook, which has been using two-factor authentication numbers for advertising purposes.
October 03, 2018 03 Oct'18
DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA to provide quantum-proof certificates

Quantum computing threats are on the horizon, but DigiCert, Gemalto and ISARA have teamed up to develop new quantum-proof digital certificates and remake the PKI industry.
September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18
Microsoft wants to eliminate passwords -- and there's an app for that

At its Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft declared an end to the password era and extended support for its Microsoft Authenticator app to Azure AD-connected apps.

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Jumio identity verification technology benefits from AI

ID verification technology is boosted by products of AI and machine learning, including natural language processing, image processing and biometric tools. Continue Reading
How did Netflix phishing attacks use legitimate TLS certificates?

Hackers can imitate the design and domain name of popular sites like Netflix to steal credentials. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these Netflix phishing attacks work. Continue Reading
How to find the best privileged identity management tool

To ensure IT security means first realizing that elevated privileges can also be an open door for hackers. Locking things down requires teamwork, good tools and more. Continue Reading

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Insider threat protection: Strategies for enterprises

Insider threats pose a serious risk to enterprises. Peter Sullivan explains how enterprises can use background checks and risk assessments for insider threat protection. Continue Reading
Enterprises should reconsider SMS-based 2FA use after breach

A Reddit breach was triggered by threat actors intercepting SMS messages used to authenticate employees to access sensitive data. Learn why enterprises should reconsider SMS for 2FA. Continue Reading
PowerShell commands for Active Directory: Groups management

Managing users, devices and other resources with Active Directory doesn't always require a GUI tool. Try PowerShell to streamline some of your administrative workload. Continue Reading

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How can U2F authentication end phishing attacks?

By requiring employees to use U2F authentication and physical security keys, Google eliminated phishing attacks. Learn how the combination works from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
What are the steps for an Exchange certificate renewal?

An expired Exchange 2010 certificate is one of those issues that catches everyone's attention. Check and replace certificates with these basic commands. Continue Reading
How does a WDC vulnerability put hardcoded passwords at risk?

Several vulnerabilities were found in Western Digital's My Cloud, including one that affects the default hardcoded password. Learn how to avoid such risks with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading

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