Web authentication and access control

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Web authentication and access control News

April 20, 2020 20 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.
January 09, 2020 09 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.
December 13, 2019 13 Dec'19
RSA teams up with Yubico for passwordless authentication

RSA Security joined forces with Yubico to eliminate passwords within the enterprise. RSA's Jim Ducharme explains what it will take to the reach the 'last mile' of the pursuit.
December 02, 2019 02 Dec'19
Exposed Firebase databases hidden by Google search

A security researcher found that Google's search engine hides results for misconfigured Firebase databases that are publicly accessible on the internet.

Web authentication and access control Get Started

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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
remote access

Remote access is the ability for an authorized person to access a computer or a network from a geographical distance through a network connection. Remote access enables users to connect to the systems they need when they are physically far away. ... Continue Reading
Authentication vs. digital identity: What's the difference?

Andrew Froehlich breaks down how authentication and digital identity differ and how each of them are intrinsic to identity and access management. Continue Reading

Evaluate Web authentication and access control Vendors & Products

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SASE identity policies enhance security and access control

Will the Secure Access Service Edge model be the next big thing in network security? Learn how SASE's expanded definition of identity is fundamental to this emerging access model. Continue Reading
Evaluate biometric authentication pros and cons, implications

Hoping for a passwordless future? Multifactor authentication using biometrics may be the answer. Consider biometric authentication's pros, cons and implications before deploying. Continue Reading
Analyzing the top 2019 data breach disclosures: Hindsight in 2020

Make 2020 the year your company keep its resolution to avoid a data breach. Experts offer lessons learned from the top 2019 data breaches to help stay secure in the year ahead. Continue Reading

Manage Web authentication and access control

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SSL certificate best practices for 2020 and beyond

SSL/TLS security is continuously improving, and there are steps site owners should take to ensure the safety of their SSL certificates, websites and users. Read on to learn more. Continue Reading
How to implement a holistic approach to user data privacy

IoT devices flood the market with promises to make daily life more convenient. Learn how to embrace user consent to benefit your organization and enhance user data privacy. Continue Reading
Is your identity management up to the task?

IAM is an organization's best defense for its weakest link, end users. Make sure you're following the right framework and keeping your tools honed and ready for battle. Continue Reading

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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
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
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