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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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
Web authentication and access control News
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March 05, 2019
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Mar'19
Container security tools turn heads with expansion to hosts
Vendors that sell container security tools now face off against traditional security tool providers, as both vie for the attention of IT pros who look to fortify their cloud-native infrastructure.
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February 28, 2019
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Feb'19
Cisco patches persistent Webex vulnerability for a third time
After two previous attempts, Cisco has issued a third patch for a persistent flaw in its Webex platform, which allows privilege escalation attacks on systems running the software.
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December 13, 2018
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Dec'18
Project Zero finds Logitech Options app critically flawed
Tavis Ormandy of Google's Project Zero discovered a serious authentication vulnerability in Logitech's Options application, but the peripheral device maker has yet to address the flaw.
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August 03, 2018
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Aug'18
Reddit breach sparks debate over SMS 2FA
Using two-factor authentication with one-time passwords sent via SMS has come under question again after a Reddit breach was blamed on the faulty 2FA method.
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 an end user to enter one set of login credentials (such as a name and password) and be able to access multiple applications. Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook offer ... Continue Reading
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CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart)
A CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a type of challenge-response system designed to differentiate humans from robotic software programs. Continue Reading
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5 common authentication factors to know
Multifactor authentication is a security system that requires two or more authentication steps to verify the user's identity. Discover the most important terms related to MFA. 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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Who needs security orchestration, automation and response?
Who needs SOAR? Only those companies with understaffed, overworked IT security teams. Learn how SOAR tools free up security pros to tackle the more demanding projects. Continue Reading
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Plugging the cybersecurity skills gap with security automation
Security automation and response promises to help alleviate the shortage of qualified cybersecurity pros. Learn how SOAR helps security teams work smarter, not harder. Continue Reading
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Compare the top multifactor authentication vendors
What makes a multifactor authentication tool right for an enterprise? This article compares four of the leading multifactor authentication vendors and reviews their products. Continue Reading
Manage Web authentication and access control
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Automating incident response with security orchestration
Security orchestration, automation and response technology is now seen as a key aid to security pros attempting to thwart an onslaught of cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Updating TLS? Use cryptographic entropy for more secure keys
Cryptographic entropy is necessary to secure session encryption keys in TLS 1.2, but RSA key transport is not supported in TLS 1.3. Discover the causes for concern with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How can an authentication bypass vulnerability be exploited?
A vulnerability was found in Western Digital's My Cloud NAS device that can be easily exploited by hackers. Discover what this vulnerability is and how users can be protected. 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 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
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Arkose Labs puts AI in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity vendor Arkose Labs uses fraud prevention AI to block web-based bots while allowing human users to safely get to the content they want. Continue Reading
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How will the new WPA3 protocol strengthen password security?
The development of WPA3 helps advance Wi-Fi protocol, as the next generation of Wi-Fi-enabled devices begins to demand more. Expert Michael Cobb explains how it differs from WPA2. Continue Reading