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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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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO Business Intelligence

This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. However, while cloud computing offers benefits like improved efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, it poses new security challenges.

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Patient Portal Puts a Spotlight on Secure Messaging

CTOvision

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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CISA and NCSC Unveil Guidelines for Secure AI System Development

SecureWorld News

In a significant step forward to safeguard the digital landscape, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have jointly released the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development.

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IDG Contributor Network: IoT security: Intel EPID simplifies authentication of IoT devices

Network World

Or that the Transport Security Administration (TSA) screens over 2 million people daily? The TSA processes 150 passengers per security lane. What lessons can be applied from security screenings to accelerate IoT device adoption? How can the authentication and installation of new IoT devices be streamlined?

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Zero Trust Security for NIS2 compliance: What you need to know

CIO Business Intelligence

Over 100,00 organizations are expected to be impacted by Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) cybersecurity standards that European Union (EU) member states must implement by October 2024. [i] This concept of least-privilege access is fundamental to Zero Trust Security practices.

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API Security 101 for Developers: How to Easily Secure Your APIs

ForAllSecure

However, as with any software component, APIs are also prone to security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. API security is an ongoing process that demands continual attention and effort from everyone on the development team. Session management is the process of managing user sessions once they are authenticated.