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Two-Factor Authentication Evaluation Guide

Tech Republic Security

By verifying your users’ identities before they access your network, two-factor authentication protects your applications and data against unauthorized access. Authentication factors can be something you know, like a password; something you have, like your device.

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8 questions to ask vendors about Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Network World

The increased deployment of core business applications in the cloud and the shift to remote work brought on by the pandemic have obliterated any notion of the traditional “corporate moat” style of security. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has emerged as the preferred approach to address today’s security challenges.

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Today’s business challenges call for a private wireless network

CIO Business Intelligence

Today’s dynamic organizations – among them manufacturers, logistics warehouses, and transportation hubs like airports, seaports and rail yards – increasingly rely on an ever-growing network of connected devices, systems and people to operate successfully. Today’s advanced ports are some of the most connected enterprises,” says Leventhal.

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Software-defined perimeter brings trusted access to multi-cloud applications, network resources

Network World

Many companies today have a hybrid approach to their networking and IT infrastructure. As a result, the network perimeter is permeable and elastic. This complicates access requirements at a time when it’s more important than ever to enable accessibility while preventing unauthorized access to applications and data.

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Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Key to Modern Cybersecurity

CIO Business Intelligence

Multi-factor authentication, or MFA. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence in order to gain access to a network, application, or system, and can dramatically decrease the likelihood of infiltration. One of the best ways to ensure security? It’s trusted, too.

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5 reasons to move to a network platform

CIO Business Intelligence

In today’s era of dynamic disruption, IT leaders are taking center stage in navigating a complex and vast network. How do you handle an intricate array of devices, cloud applications, and workloads, especially when users are located everywhere? The answer is the network platform.

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How the network can support zero trust

Network World

Simply stated, zero trust calls for verifying every user and device that tries to access the network and enforcing strict access-control and identity management that limits authorized users to accessing only those resources they need to do their jobs. Get regularly scheduled insights by signing up for Network World newsletters.]. [Get

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