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Passkeys: Using FIDO for Secure and Easy Authentication

Phil Windley

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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Agencies Warn of Pro-Russia Hackers Targeting OT Control Systems

SecureWorld News

Some key examples of confirmed activity from early 2024 include pro-Russia groups remotely accessing HMIs at water treatment facilities to max out pump settings, disable alarms, and change passwords to lock out operators—leading to minor spills in some cases. Practice and maintain the ability to operate systems manually [CPG 5.A].

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Technology Short Take 176

Scott Lowe

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). This would be why I hate it when companies force me to use SMS for two-factor authentication—at least let me use a one-time passcode or something.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO Business Intelligence

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities. For example, deploying encryption solutions can help maintain complete control of the encryption and decryption process, thereby minimizing unauthorized access and potential breaches.

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Getting Started with Vulnerability Scanning

ForAllSecure

External vulnerability scans are performed by scanning the public internet for systems and networks that are publicly exposed. Authenticated Scans. Organizations can perform authenticated vulnerability scans to identify vulnerabilities in systems or networks that are not publicly exposed. Network vulnerability scan.

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Technology Short Take 122

Scott Lowe

Servers/Hardware. Bruce Schneier writes about how some Chinese hackers are bypassing RSA software token authentication (the title is a bit more broad, implying other forms of two-factor authentication are affected, but the article focuses on attacks against the use of RSA software tokens). Operating Systems/Applications.

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Technology Short Take 107

Scott Lowe

” Servers/Hardware. Troy Hunt has a good article on security measures other than just passwords , explaining some of the differences between multi-factor authentication and multi-step authentication (for example). Operating Systems/Applications. Networking. Highly recommended reading.

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