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Managing the whole lifecycle for human and machine authentication

CIO Business Intelligence

In my last column for CIO.com , I outlined some of the cybersecurity issues around user authentication for verification of consumer and business accounts. . FIDO as an industry initiative was set up a decade ago to standardize the need for strong authentication/password technologies. My kids could have used (and abused) my accounts.

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DRM Protection: The Key to Securing Your eBooks

Kitaboo

Mechanisms of DRM Protection Encryption Authorization and Licensing Watermarking and Traceability Controls and Permissions Expiration Control III. Intellectual Property Protection Consumer Trust Cross Platform Compatibility Regulatory Compliance Licensing Flexibility IV. Advantages of DRM Protection? Future of DRM Protection V.

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Apple is reportedly relying on states to pay for digital ID rollouts

The Verge

Image: Apple. Apple will soon let users in participating states digitally store their driver’s licenses or state IDs on their iPhone’s wallet, but according to a report by CNBC , the initiative will be partially funded by the states — and their taxpayers. Apple gets “sole discretion” over a number of aspects of the program.

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Share eBooks with Confidence: Mastering eBook DRM

Kitaboo

Customizing Accessibility Authorization and Licensing Encryption: The Shield of Protection Detecting Unauthorized Distribution Unique Codes DRM Variations IV. Features like user authentication, password protection and restricted printing/viewing options ensure that content is accessed only by authorized users and under specified conditions.

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Securing Your Ebook: The Benefits of DRM for Publishing Companies

Kitaboo

DRM employs various encryption techniques to encrypt eBook files and associate them with specific licenses or rights. These licenses define the permitted actions for the users, such as reading, printing, or copying the content. FAQs How does DRM protect eBooks from unauthorized access? Can DRM be removed from eBooks?

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Streaming Trust

Phil Windley

As this short video on Napster shows, the real winner in the fight against piracy was Apple and, ultimately, other streaming services: Apple changed the business model for online music from one focused on sales of physical goods to one focused on licensing individual tracks. a drivers license bureau, bank, university, etc.)

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10 essential elements of low-code software

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Potential low-code users find that comparing options is like comparing apples and oranges. They find that comparing options is like comparing apples and oranges. Here are a few questions to ask the vendor before licensing a solution: How portable are the applications you create? Friendly licensing.