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Password management and policy News
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October 28, 2020
28
Oct'20
Ping Identity launches passwordless authentication system
Ping's new suite of authentication features looks to secure accounts and login processes by eliminating the need for usernames and passwords, which are often reused and an easy target.
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September 15, 2020
15
Sep'20
Gartner: Privileged access management a must in 2020
Gartner's 2020 Security & Risk Management Summit focused on the importance of privileged access management to cybersecurity as threat actors increasingly target admin credentials.
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April 06, 2020
06
Apr'20
Zoom takes new security measures to counter 'Zoombombing'
Zoom has implemented two key security and privacy measures in order to counter 'Zoombombing.' One enables passwords in meetings by default, while the second creates waiting rooms.
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January 23, 2020
23
Jan'20
AWS leak exposes passwords, private keys on GitHub
UpGuard discovered a public GitHub repository that contained sensitive AWS customer data, including passwords, authentication tokens and private encryption keys.
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Quiz: Network security authentication methods
There are many methods available to authenticate users requesting access to an organization's systems. Test your knowledge with this quiz on authentication in network security. Continue Reading
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Passwordless authentication options and best practices
Organizations that want to move away from passwords for authentication should learn the best practices for implementing passwordless authentication and which factors fit them best. Continue Reading
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single sign-on (SSO)
Single sign-on (SSO) is a session and user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials -- for example, a name and password -- to access multiple applications. Continue Reading
Evaluate Password management and policy Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Explore the benefits of Azure AD vs. on-prem AD
A move to Office 365 doesn't require cutting the cord from on-premises Active Directory, but it is an option. Here's what you need to know when comparing Azure AD vs. on-prem AD. Continue Reading
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What is identity and access management? Guide to IAM
Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. Continue Reading
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8 leading identity and access management products for 2020
IAM tools keep enterprises safe by ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive data and applications. Read this in-depth product overview of top tools on the market. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Manage unsuccessful login attempts with account lockout policy
Learn how to create account lockout policies that detail how many unsuccessful login attempts are allowed before a password lockout in order to prevent credential-based attacks. Continue Reading
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6 key identity and access management benefits
Identity and access management is beneficial not just for users, security and IT admins, but also enterprises as a whole. Read up on the six key advantages of an IAM framework. Continue Reading
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For minimum password length, are 14-character passwords sufficient?
When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Password management and policy Issues
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6 persistent enterprise authentication security issues
Some authentication factors are considered more secure than others but still come with potential drawbacks. Learn about the most common enterprise authentication security issues. Continue Reading
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In biometrics, security concerns span technical, legal and ethical
Biometrics are increasingly being used for enterprise security, but they are not without technical, legal and ethical concerns, which teams must address before deployment. Continue Reading
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How security teams can prevent island-hopping cyberattacks
Learn how to prevent island-hopping cyberattacks to keep hackers from gaining the confidence of a phishing victim who could then accidentally commit corporate financial fraud. Continue Reading