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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Network World

APRIL 4, 2023

FortiOS is the operating system for the FortiGate family hardware and virtual components, and it implements Fortinet Security Fabric and includes firewalling, access control, Zero Trust, and authentication in addition to managing SD-WAN, switching, and wireless services. FortiOS version 7.4

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Tech Republic Data Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s time to stop relying on the insecure authentication protocol built into Windows. Microsoft is making it easier to switch to secure modern options.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 22, 2021

The security key is built on open source hardware and firmware, making it a universal factor authentication device instead of a two-factor authentication device.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2016

Perhaps the biggest surprise in our review of nine multi-factor authentication products is that physical tokens are making a comeback. Many IT managers were hoping that software-based tokens, which are easier to deploy and manage, would make hardware tokens extinct.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2016

Multi factors Since we last reviewed two-factor authentication products , the market has moved beyond two-factor authentication toward what is now being called multi-factor authentication. One of the key features being new types of hardware-based tokens. Here are individual reviews of nine MFA products.

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2022

FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS implements Fortinet Security Fabric and includes network security such as firewalling, access control, and authentication in addition to SD-WAN, switching, and wireless services. How to choose an edge gateway.

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CTOvision

JULY 6, 2018

The closest category of security solutions might be those of identity management, authentication and authorization but they are doing these things for hardware, not people. There is no Gartner magic quadrant or Forrester wave for what they do. PFP can tell, by [.].

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate remote servers. In this step-by-step tutorial, Jack Wallen explains how to easily create and copy SSH keys.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JULY 17, 2023

From its security mandates to its enhanced hardware requirements, Windows 11 has been a hard sell. The hardware mandates appear arbitrary and seem intended to push sales of new computers. This is true more than ever with Windows 11. To read this article in full, please click here

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. But do biometric authentication systems protect customers without being a hassle? Biometric Authentication Use Cases. And common hardware built into smartphones makes it easy for businesses to implement. You betcha’.

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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. They provide multifactor authentication (MFA) without the usual burden on the user. on a user’s other online accounts.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Through embedded hardware security features, software policy configurability and physical modularity, Boeing Black gives customers a trusted, more flexible and productive solution. Hardware Root of Trust : Ensures software authenticity. Hardware Root of Trust : Ensures software authenticity.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

But with the new YubiKey 5C NFC that’s being announced today, you no longer have to pick between being able to plug your key into a USB-C port or the convenience of NFC authentication, which lets you just tap your key on your device — you can now buy a key that offers both. Hardware-based keys offer extra layer of account security.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. 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. Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication. Falco has graduated within the CNCF.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities. PAM can help limit the exposure of privileged accounts by enforcing strict access controls, requiring multi-factor authentication, and monitoring privileged credential activities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These methods aim to ensure that even if users are tricked into entering their credentials on a phishing website, the attacker cannot gain access without the additional authentication factor. Use FIDO2-Based MFA : FIDO2 (Fast Identity Online) is a strong authentication standard that provides secure and passwordless authentication.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Fundamentals like security, cost control, identity management, container sprawl, data management, and hardware refreshes remain key strategic areas for CIOs to deal with. But rapid hardware advances may mean CIOs need to budget for much shorter hardware refresh cycles in future to stay up to date.

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Venture Beast

JANUARY 6, 2021

Intel's RealSense ID performs facial authentication on-device. The company says it's designed to address needs in a range of industries. Read More.

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Kitaboo

MAY 23, 2023

Gone are the days of clunky hardware-based DRM solutions that relied on physical tokens or specialized hardware components. At its core, software-based DRM relies on a combination of encryption, licensing, and authentication mechanisms to secure digital content.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Security Keys for Apple ID is another new feature which allows users to add an extra layer of security to their Apple ID by using a hardware security key. This is similar to the security keys that are used by many online services to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Features such as encryption protocols, secure authentication mechanisms, and secure data transmission help safeguard confidential information during remote sessions. This also helps reduce costs because no hardware (or even software if the emulator is provided as a service) investment is required.   Because TLS 1.3

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CTOvision

JANUARY 6, 2015

Join Eddie and CTOvision''s Bob Gourley in an interactive discussion on best practices in security for big data deployments that will cover: Authentication. Ways to leverage Intel hardware for enhanced security performance. Encryption. Lessons learned from commercial and government deployments. Date: 27 Jan. Time: 0730-1030.

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GeekWire

MAY 11, 2023

” Moses said these conversations happen frequently, as leaders are concerned about authentication and attribution as it relates to AI-generated content. Startups must factor in hardware costs for running large AI models, according to Batalov.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Join Eddie and Bob Gourley of CTOvision on 27 Jan 2015 in an interactive discussion on best practices in security for big data deployments that will cover: Authentication. Ways to leverage Intel hardware for enhanced security performance. Lessons learned from commercial and government deployments.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Authentication is addressed for the perimeter security requirements. Active Directory and Kerberos are the authentication staples within the enterprise, allowing all users to be authenticated. With Garcia’s final remarks, he debuted Intel’s hardware acceleration figures. Know the requirements of your security department.

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GeekWire

JULY 13, 2020

’ Neumann added that the tools, technology, partners and hardware have come along to make the release “the most realistic and authentic flight simulator to date.” ” Click to enlarge: Airports and airplanes available in different editions of “Microsoft Flight Simulator.” ” (Microsoft Images).

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The Verge

JANUARY 26, 2022

The strategy outlines the administration’s vision for moving government agencies towards a “zero trust” architecture — a cybersecurity model where users and devices are only given permissions to access network resources necessary for the task at hand and are authenticated on a case-by-case basis.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Trusted computing stands as a pivotal milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, strategically weaving hardware and software mechanisms into the very fabric of computing systems. This technology employs a distinct and inaccessible encryption key to achieve its objectives.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Physical security of the Ethernet/fiber cabling, along with the switch hardware interconnecting today’s casino floors, has become a much bigger focus of IT security teams as direct physical access can often be the starting point for unauthorized access.

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

Zuckerberg says hardware changes are a major focus for avatar-building. But I’d love to get to the point where you have realistic avatars of yourself, where you can make real authentic eye contact with someone and have real expressions that get reflected on your avatar.”.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

The exploit, disclosed on May 1, lets bad actors bypass authentication in Intel's remote management hardware to take over your PC. If you think you're immune from a scary exploit found in Intel's Active Management Technology just because you're a consumer, think again.

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GeekWire

MAY 12, 2020

Some of the vintage hardware used by Steven Sinofsky to help refresh his memory of the early PC era while researching his new book (with help from his cat, Zozo, on the keyboard). But the hardware and software were just the start of his tech forensics. The machine on the left is a rare IBM PC XT/3270. Photo courtesy Steven Sinofsky).

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

AI hallucinations The problem of AI hallucinations, where a large language model (LLM) presents authentic-looking but made-up results, shouldn’t be underestimated for enterprise AI deployments. Workflows, user-training and technological path-dependency act as brakes on the deployment of new hardware and software solutions.

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The Verge

MAY 16, 2021

And in its current state, it only works with a limited set of hardware: YubiKeys, HyperFIDO keys, and Thetis FIDO U2F keys. Cloudflare promises it will “look into adding other authenticators as soon as possible.”

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Network World

AUGUST 2, 2016

The hardware and software to make iris scanning a key feature is now reaching smartphones and PCs. The process is simple: An infrared scanner on a device will scan your iris, and verify its authenticity against encrypted information stored on the device. The smartphone has an iris scanner -- used to log in -- on top of its screen.

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