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Desktop 2FA is a more modern take on the Two-Factor Authentication idea.  The notion is to add the level of security brought by 2FA to the end-user’s machine.  In an era where Data Breaches have become a norm, the question is no longer if data will be compromised, but when.  When credentials are captured and data is exposed, Desktop 2FA adds an additional layer of security to ensure personal...

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Just a short time ago everyone was starting to talk about passwords diminishing from existence. New forms of proving an individual’s identity are getting better and better each month and the FIDO Alliance deserves all the recognition for making it possible. The FIDO Alliance is focused on making authentication secure for consumers without using common OTP methods. Passwordless authentication...

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The voice. It allows us to communicate with each other, to share emotions through laughter, sobs, and songs. It can now also let us access our accounts. With multi-factor authentication enabled on certain accounts, we can use our voices as a second form of credential. In addition to our password which isn’t a reliable security credential, our voice is a lot more reliable. Only you can produce...

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Artists and tech experts alike should be aware of MFA (multi-factor authentication). Well, the tech experts likely already have an idea of what it is, but what about the artists? You may have multi-factor login turned on for your bank account as a security precaution. After you type in your password, you may also have to type in a code texted to your smartphone. Or, instead of a code, you may...

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There is never a shortage of feature and enhancement requests from our customer base. These have been critical to ensuring PortalGuard's relevance in the authentication space so keep them coming! Features that make it into PortalGuard are either directly funded by a customer through our Tailored Authentication program or they are requested by multiple customers. For the latter case, these...

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My recent travels abroad have made me think about how I keep my information safe while I am in a new country.  As I was packing my carry-on with snacks, spare toiletries (in case we were stranded), external battery packs (to binge the latest on Netflix), and the multitude of chargers that accompany our tablets and phones, I hesitated. How am I going to protect the information on all of my...

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