Web authentication and access control
Get tips and tricks on web authentication and and web access control. Learn when restricting Web access is necessary and how web application IAM techniques like single sign-on can thwart hacker attacks and threats.
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Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Web authentication and access control News
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July 23, 2020
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Jul'20
'Meow' attacks wipe more than 1,000 exposed databases
A new threat has hit more than 1,000 unsecured databases on ElasticSearch, MongoDB and other platforms, destroying data and replacing files with a single word: meow.
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June 18, 2020
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Jun'20
New Cisco Webex vulnerability exposes authentication tokens
Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Cisco Webex software that leaks information stored in memory, including authentication tokens.
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April 20, 2020
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Apr'20
Google unveils BeyondCorp Remote Access as VPN alternative
Google unveiled a new iteration of its zero-trust network offering with BeyondCorp Remote Access, which is designed to help remote workers securely connect to critical web apps.
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January 09, 2020
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Jan'20
AWS security faces challenges after a decade of dominance
After a decade of dominating the public cloud market and influencing cloud security, AWS is faced with new challenges stemming from old problems and increasing competition.
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X.509 certificate
An X.509 certificate is a digital certificate that uses the widely accepted international X.509 public key infrastructure standard to verify that a public key belongs to the user, computer or service identity contained within the certificate. Continue Reading
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Identity management vs. authentication: Know the difference
Andrew Froehlich breaks down how authentication and identity management differ and how each of them are intrinsic to an identity and access management framework. 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 Web authentication and access control Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The pros and cons of biometric authentication
Hoping for a passwordless future? Multifactor authentication using biometrics may be the answer. Consider the pros, cons and implications of biometric authentication before deploying. 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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Top 3 advantages of smart cards -- and potential disadvantages
As smart card adoption increases, it is prudent to take a closer look at how this technology can improve data security. Here, read more about the benefits of smart cards. Continue Reading
Manage Web authentication and access control
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Combination of new, old tech driving remote access security
The massive shift to home-based workforces left IT vulnerable to unexpected threats, but organizations are combining old and new strategies to maintain remote access security. 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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3 key identity management tips to streamline workflows
Organizations must audit IAM processes to ensure that opportunities to streamline workflows are not missed. Use these identity management tips to get started. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Web authentication and access control Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How effective are traditional authentication methods?
Are you up to date on the most popular digital authentication methods and their potential cybersecurity risks? Learn how the right technology can improve and secure access management. Continue Reading
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7 TCP/IP vulnerabilities and how to prevent them
While many TCP/IP security issues are in the protocol suite's implementation, there are some vulnerabilities in the underlying protocols to be aware of. Continue Reading
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How automated patch management using SOAR can slash risk
Learn how to use security orchestration, automation and response, also known as SOAR, to ease the hassle of mundane tasks related to patch management. Continue Reading