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Today’s business challenges call for a private wireless network

CIO Business Intelligence

Likewise, public wireless networks – including LTE and ultra-fast 5G – can sometimes prove ineffective in many industrial environments where radio frequency (RF) transmissions encounter interference or in isolated rural areas where coverage is not available. Today’s advanced ports are some of the most connected enterprises,” says Leventhal.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated with the technology ahead of a deployment. All of these attacks can occur regardless of network access type, whether it’s cable, fiber, DSL or wireless.

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What Is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)? Features, Versions, and Importance

IT Toolbox

WPA is a security standard that protects wireless networks via authentication and encryption. The post What Is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)? Features, Versions, and Importance appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Why CIOs Should Care About Two Factor Authentication

The Accidental Successful CIO

Everybody needs two factor authentication, but just exactly what is it? One of the most powerful techniques that is currently being used is something called “two factor authentication” What is this security technique and how many different flavors of it exist? Two Factor Authentication. Image Credit: Dave Crosby.

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Layers of Authentication

HID Global

RFID is a flexible secure and efficient wireless system used to exchange information effortlessly between devices and layers of protection and usability.

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Identity authentication and fraud prevention company AuthenticID lands $100M

GeekWire

wireless carriers, banks, credit bureaus, and other large enterprise companies. Seattle-based AuthenticID landed $100 million in a minority investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners. Founded in 2001, AuthenticID provides “identity proofing” software to U.S.

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Q Link Wireless made private customer information accessible with just a phone number

The Verge

The carrier, Q Link Wireless, claimed to have over two million customers in 2019. The app’s description mentions that it allows users to add more minutes or data to their plans, but it’s unclear if that required extra authentication. Q Link Wireless didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.