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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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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? How can the authentication and installation of new IoT devices be streamlined? Did you know that over 75 million tourists visit the United States every year? The TSA processes 150 passengers per security lane.

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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. 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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Hackers reportedly used a compromised password in Colonial Pipeline cyberattack

The Verge

According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, the VPN account didn’t use multi-factor authentication, which allowed the hackers to access Colonial’s network with a compromised username and password. The hack led to a ransomware payout of $4.4 It’s not clear whether the hackers discovered the username or were able to figure it out independently.

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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.

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Patient Portal Puts a Spotlight on Secure Messaging

CTOvision

Secure Messaging Requires Authentication and Secure Networks. Patient Portal and Messaging Authentication. Security measures to protect access to patient portals and messaging applications can be as simple as implementing passcodes and commonly related authentication protocols to advanced solutions including biometric authentication.

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NIST Report Highlights Rising Tide of Threats Facing AI Systems

SecureWorld News

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform major sectors like healthcare, transportation, finance, and government over the coming years. But the advanced machine learning (ML) models powering this AI revolution also introduce new vectors of attack for malicious actors. As adoption accelerates, so too do emerging cybersecurity risks.

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