Phil Windley

MARCH 27, 2023

Summary: Passkeys, the popular name for FIDO, are not only easy, they offer better protection against phishing than other forms of multi-factor authentication. She's a security expert and focused many of her remarks on the relative security of different multi-factor authentication (MFA) techniques, a topic I cover in my book as well.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 17, 2022

In my last column for CIO.com , I outlined some of the cybersecurity issues around user authentication for verification of consumer and business accounts. . Didn’t the FIDO Alliance just recently announce new UX guidelines to speed up MFA adoption with FIDO security keys?” Identity and access – the user authentication challenge .

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

One of the best ways to ensure security? 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. IT Leadership, Security

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2021

GitHub announced a security update due to a bug causing issues with the authentication of sessions. On March 2, GitHub received an external report of anomalous behavior for their authenticated GitHub.com user session. This would give them the valid and authenticated session cookie for another user.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2022

While protecting enterprise assets using identity and access management (IAM) is important, companies also need to address the applications their customers use. They may have a built-in user store supporting password authentication, for example. In response to cloud-based customer experiences, more focus has shifted to authentication.

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Network World

OCTOBER 1, 2018

billion deal it made for network identity, authentication security company Duo. According to Cisco, Duo’s zero trust security model authorizes secure connections to all applications based on the trustworthiness of users and devices. Cisco said today it had closed the $2.35

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CTOvision

AUGUST 15, 2014

Stage 2 requires expanded use of patient portals, as well as implementation of secure messaging, allowing patients to exchange information with physicians regarding their health care. Secure Messaging Requires Authentication and Secure Networks. Patient Portal and Messaging Authentication.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Most developers aren’t particularly good at building authorization into their applications, but would they trust a third-party provider like Oso? The post How Oso’s security-as-code approach to authorization might change how you think about security appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 28, 2023

Image credit ) What is embedded software development and why is it important for IoT-enabled applications Embedded software development plays a major role in the introduction of IoT-enabled applications. However, through IoT applications comes the challenge of integrating sensors into embedded software systems.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Zoom is adding support for two-factor authentication (2FA) to its desktop and mobile applications, giving users the option of adding an extra layer of security to their account beyond a standard password, the company has confirmed to The Verge. 2FA codes over SMS are also now supported.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It also introduces new security challenges that demand our attention, especially as IoT is integrated into operational technology (OT) environments. 6 IoT vulnerabilities to watch out for Security risks are a significant concern for businesses using LoT and OT technology.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 30, 2024

Leading digital textbook platforms like KITABOO, which incorporate DRM systems, play a pivotal role in data security. Data security has become the need of the hour, considering the growth in piracy, illicit distribution of content, and misuse of intellectual property. Licenses defining the terms and duration of content usage.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 9, 2024

Achieving and sustaining compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a daunting challenge for hotels because they handle many complex payment business cases. See the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) Requirements and Testing Procedures , Version 4.0 Four recommended steps in the PCI DSS v4.0

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 12, 2022

Applications have become a major part of our lives. With more applications being built every day, the need for robust Application Security Testing (AST) has never been greater. In this blog post, we'll cover the roles DAST and SAST play in Application Security Testing and discuss how fuzzing fits into it all.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2017

But the erosion of the network perimeter is making traditional security a roadblock to efficiency. No one wants to allow holes to be poked in the security system but no one wants to shut down connectivity to partners either. Secure connectivity is provided only to trusted users and devices. 2) Pre-authentication.

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TM Forum

MARCH 17, 2022

However, new challenges have been introduced in the journey to adopt and migrate applications and workloads to public clouds such as AWS, Google, and Azure. Configuration as code is the best available approach to secure and modernize cloud infrastructure. However, security is not one of the reasons.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that some VPN packages from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and Pusle may improperly secure tokens and cookies, allowing nefarious actors an opening to invade and take control over an end user’s system. To read this article in full, please click here

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. Zero Trust is a security framework that is better attuned to the modern era of sophisticated threats and interconnected systems.

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Kitaboo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It is imperative that Educational Technology , popularly termed as EdTech introduces stringent and robust security measures so that the safety of data and development is not compromised. The security of educational technology depends on the platform or application it uses.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

Password-based authentication is likely the most widely used method of authenticating users to online services. Password-based authentication is used because it is easy to understand and implement. However, this comes at the cost of weak security and a poor user experience. Password-based authentication isn’t working.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Single Sign-On (SSO) is a technology that allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of login credentials. This can make it easier for users to log in to applications and can also help to improve security. Do you need support for multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Implement SSO in phases.

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Network World

MARCH 16, 2017

While these trends make us more productive, they can also make security breaches much more damaging. Once a hacker gains access to one aspect of your digital life, he can easily reach across multiple applications and accounts, laying a path of destruction and heartache. Authentication must be fast, easy to use.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 26, 2024

It is a security system that can protect your hard work from being stolen. It provides publishers and authors with a secure and efficient way to distribute and monetize their content while protecting it from piracy and misuse. This allows authors and publishers to secure their eBooks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2023

CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) have been around for over 20 years, and they are still one of the most common security measures used to prevent bots from accessing websites. The emergence of CAPTCHA-breaking services is a serious threat to website security. DDoS protection.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 11, 2022

Happy paths are those steps that a digital user takes along the default or expected use of an application, without triggering error routines. User authentication is often an “unhappy path”. UX professionals should be aware of the security fatigue that plagues many users. They result in the expected or desired ends for the user.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2022

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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. When preparing for your cross-border expansion, it's unsurprising if you have explored additional cloud and SaaS applications and solutions which can power your global operations.

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Network World

JANUARY 17, 2022

At the end of last year, I heard from a long-time enterprise contact that had a major security concern. The company had installed three layers of security and just completed an audit. We tend to think of security as a goal we can achieve with a simple toolkit. Their question was what they did wrong and how they could fix it.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

API security and testing are critical parts of any company's IT and development strategy. By securing your APIs, you can protect your data and ensure that only authorized users have access to your systems. Before we get into API Security, let's quickly level set and review what an API is. What is API Security?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. With MFA, the website or application will send a text message or push notification to the user with a code to enter along with their password.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 29, 2023

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are a fundamental component of modern software development. APIs allow developers to integrate different software systems, making it easier than ever to create complex applications and services. API Basics: What Is an API and How Do APIs Work? How do APIs work?

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Slowing the progression of AI may be impossible, but approaching AI in a thoughtful, intentional, and security-focused manner is imperative for fintech companies to nullify potential threats and maintain customer trust while still taking advantage of its power. Misinformation and manipulation of data.

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TechEmpower - Information Technology

JULY 24, 2023

What are the key features in each major phase of your application? How quickly will we need to scale the application? Can you do a hybrid web/native application? Registration Do you plan to support Google Sign-In, Facebook Connect, or similar 3rd-party authentication? Location/Geography Is your application location-aware?

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Gizmodo

MARCH 22, 2022

Hacker group LAPSUS$ posted images on its Telegram channel overnight claiming it achieved administrator access to Okta, a user authentication and data management company. And if that’s true, it’s potentially bad for a number of large firms that use Okta services. Read more.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

However, mounting evidence from cybersecurity researchers pointed to the data being authentic AT&T customer records. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and for many, highly sensitive information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth. "AT&T million former account holders."

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

For networking security leaders, too many blind spots in their network security operations means too many vulnerabilities. With the shift to hybrid work, data, applications, intellectual property, and personal information is no longer stashed safely behind a corporate firewall. Network Security Get the full webcast, here.

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