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
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April 17, 2018
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Apr'18
Compromised cloud credentials still plaguing enterprises
Why are enterprises still struggling with identity and access management in the cloud? Experts at RSA Conference discuss the issue and the risks posed by compromised credentials.
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April 16, 2018
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SSH announces new key and certificate management service
A new key and certificate management service is now offered by SSH, which teamed up with AppViewX to provide a way to administer cryptographic keys and digital certificates.
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April 10, 2018
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WebAuthn API gets standards nod from W3C, FIDO Alliance
W3C and the FIDO Alliance have given websites a new tool for doing FIDO-compliant authentication, as the WebAuthn authentication protocol is promoted to W3C Candidate Recommendation.
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March 27, 2018
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TLS 1.3 update is finalized with encryption upgrade
The IETF approves the TLS 1.3 encryption protocol upgrade after four years and 28 versions; improvements include better security and performance, as well as middlebox support.
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Azure AD B2B offers a secure way to grant external access
Organizations that open up their resources to external users can restrict access using the Azure AD B2B service with minimal effort on the part of the administrators. Continue Reading
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federated identity management (FIM)
Federated identity management (FIM) is an arrangement that can be made among multiple enterprises to let subscribers use the same identification data to obtain access to the networks of all enterprises in the group. Continue Reading
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Single sign-on best practices: How can enterprises get SSO right?
Proper planning is at the top of the list for single sign-on best practices, but it's important to get enterprise SSO implementations off to a good start. Here's how to do it. Continue Reading
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Will biometric authentication systems replace passwords?
Biometric authentication systems have gained traction on mobile devices, but when will they become dominant within the enterprise? Expert Bianca Lopes weighs in on the topic. Continue Reading
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Biometric security technology: Ready for corporate prime time?
Companies are turning to biometric security technology to improve user authentication and experience, but its use presents unique challenges that could slow enterprise adoption. Continue Reading
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Bypassing facial recognition: The means, motive and opportunity
Researchers bypassed Apple's facial recognition authentication program, Face ID, in under a week. Expert Michael Cobb explains why it's not a major cause for concern for users. Continue Reading
Manage Enterprise identity and access management
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Why locking down privileged accounts is a security essential
Access to the accounts of privileged users top most hackers' wish lists. Expert Michael Cobb reviews how hackers target these accounts and outlines ways to keep them locked tight. Continue Reading
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Public key pinning: Why is Google switching to a new approach?
After introducing HTTP Public Key Pinning to the internet two years ago, the upcoming Chrome will replace it with the Expect-CT header. Matt Pascucci explains the switch. Continue Reading
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Confused deputy: How did the vulnerability affect Slack?
A major SAML vulnerability was found in Slack that granted expired login credentials permission into the system. Matt Pascucci explains how this 'confused deputy' problem was handled. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Enterprise identity and access management Issues
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How can IT combat rogue RDP access?
Hackers can gain remote access to users' desktops through RDP hijacking. As a result, IT pros must know what they can do to prevent such an attack. Continue Reading
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Imran Awan case shows lax security controls for IT staff
Investigations into the conduct of the IT staff of the House of Representatives raised alarms. Kevin McDonald explains what we can learn from the case of Imran Awan. Continue Reading
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How does credential stuffing enable account takeover attacks?
Credential stuffing activity is outpacing the growth of other cyberattacks and enabling account takeover attacks. Akamai Technologies' Patrick Sullivan explains the threat. Continue Reading