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.
New & Notable
Instant Download: Free Guide to Password Security
Including insights from security pros Michael Cobb, Jeremy Bergsman and Nick Lewis, gain expert advice on how to improve your password policies to keep your enterprise safe. Explore machine learning-powered techniques, how to approach mobile password management, and more.
Web authentication and access control News
-
August 03, 2018
03
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.
-
July 06, 2018
06
Jul'18
Risk & Repeat: Is AI-driven identity management the future?
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss Identiverse 2018 and how artificial intelligence is being applied to identity and access management.
-
June 28, 2018
28
Jun'18
New types of authentication take root across the enterprise
At Identiverse 2018, speakers and attendees expect a rise in two-factor authentication, as the single sign-on user password authentication falls out of favor.
-
June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Ping adds AI-driven API protection with Elastic Beam acquisition
Ping Identity increased its focus on API security with the acquisition of Elastic Beam, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to apply behavioral security on enterprise APIs.
Web authentication and access control Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
-
remote access
Remote access is the ability to access a computer or a network remotely through a network connection. Continue Reading
-
one-time password (OTP)
A one-time password (OTP) is an automatically generated numeric or alphanumeric string of characters that authenticates the user for a single transaction or login session. Continue Reading
-
gaslighting
Gaslighting is a method of psychological manipulation based on undermining the target’s sense of reality, making them doubt their own perceptions, beliefs and/or memories. Continue Reading
Evaluate Web authentication and access control Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
-
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
-
Use an authenticated vulnerability scan to find system flaws
If unsafe computer systems scare the living daylights out of you, tune into this webinar on how to do authenticated vulnerability scans to avoid system damage. Continue Reading
-
How machine learning-powered password guessing impacts security
A new password guessing technique takes advantage of machine learning technologies. Expert Michael Cobb discusses how much of a threat this is to enterprise security. Continue Reading
Manage Web authentication and access control
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
-
Enterprises should reconsider SMS-based 2FA use after breach
A Reddit breach was triggered by threat actors intercepting SMS messages used to authenticate employees to access sensitive data. Learn why enterprises should reconsider SMS for 2FA. Continue Reading
-
PulseNet: How do improper authentication flaws affect it?
GE reported an improper authentication flaw in its PulseNet network management software for critical infrastructures. Discover how this flaw works with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
-
WPA3 protocol: Should enterprises implement the changes?
The Wi-Fi Alliance released the updated WPA3 protocol, adding security enhancements to the Wi-Fi access process. Learn why enterprises should update with Judith Myerson. 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.
-
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
-
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
-
Canvas fingerprinting: How does it compromise security?
Mozilla recently decided to pull the HTML canvas element from the Firefox browser. Learn from expert Matt Pascucci what this means for the security and privacy of users. Continue Reading