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Stepping Away from the Static

Even in 2021, in a world where authentication is a large part of cybersecurity measures, the password has still become the cornerstone for accessing websites, applications, and other common logins. In the recent Raconteur publication, "Future of Authentication", they report that Username/Password is still a key identity and access management (IAM) service in 73%...

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Tags: password strength, static password, Uncategorized, Access Management, data security, #One-time password, OTP, OTP Authentication, stronger authentication

It’s finally Spring here in the Northeast, which means it’s time to get cleaning! Usually, we think of Spring cleaning as taking part in household chores, but there’s another place most IT professionals overlook that needs some attention; That’s right, your technology!

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Most of us use password-based authentication every day, a form of Single-Factor Authentication, which is the process of using personal credentials to securely access a system. Did you know that 54% of consumers use 5 or fewer passwords for every single one of their accounts? This means that if a hacker were to crack one of their passwords, chances are that they've also gained access to...

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Voice biometrics for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) has been around for quite some time now but not widely adopted. Why is that? Most employees don’t know about this functionality because their organization isn't making it widely available as another tool to use to prove identity. According to Steve Zurier’s article, 70% of Consumers Want Biometrics in the Workplace, key points to user...

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Two-Factor Authentication is often a dirty phrase for end-users – though that does not seem to hold true within the gaming community. It is not a stretch of the truth to say that gamers are a temperamental lot.  We like things that work, and we hate change on principal.  Of course, opinions can shift one way or the other, but that’s the basic foundation when targeting gamers as an audience:...

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Tags: 2FA, #AccountUnlock, Authentication, authentication management, Authentication Methods, Authentication Security, authentication security, #gamer, MFA, Microsoft, Multi-Factor Authentication, Access Management, Authentication Provider, OTP Authentication, Two-Factor Authentication, User Authentication, mobile authentication, mobile authenticator, blizzard, Square-Enix, Steam, XBOX, PC Games, Benefits of 2FA, Sony, PlayStation, gaming companies using 2FA

The advent of modern authentication security places a lot of pressure on the user to remain secure in a constantly changing environment.  Using a Mobile Authenticator is one of the most simple and accessible methods to remain secure without compromising usability.  We discuss what makes a good Mobile Authenticator in our recent White Paper - The Argument for a Better Authenticator. However,...

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Tags: 2FA, #2FASolutions, authentication security, #cybersecurity, MFA, mobile security, Multi-Factor Authentication, #2FA, Access Management, Active Directory, Cyber Security, OTP, OTP Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), SSPR, user convenience, Single Sign-On Options, flexibility, OTP Methods, mobile authentication, HOTP, cyber aware, mobile authenticator, accessibility, Simplicity

PortalGuard v6.1 adds multiple vendor integrations in addition to their already extensive list of one-time code options

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As an IT professional working in higher education, you understand how critical and complex managing campus user identity issues are. As sensitive information begins to be stored both on your campus and in the cloud, you must provide a secure system for all of your stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration. Relying on simply a name and password is no longer... Continue Reading →

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Have you ever been to a restaurant where you really just wanted to order an entrée like steak or chicken parmigiana, and then have the freedom to choose individual sides? Ordering à la carte also applies to Two-Factor Authorization. With various One-Time Password options, you can mix and match your Two- Factor Authentication Solutions for Cyber Security.

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Tags: 2FA, #2FASolutions, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, OTP Authentication, Printed OTP, #YubiKey, secure login, Google Authenticator, SMS Text Message Gateway, Duo Push Security, RSA SecurID, Duo

It seems that just about every other day I read about a new security breach. A new loophole being compromised, resulting in millions of individuals’ personal information being stolen and sold to the highest bidder. Part of the reason that this happens so often is because most individuals don’t bother securing or supplementing their login credentials. OTP Authentication provides an answer to...

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Tags: Authentication Security, IT Security, #2FA, Dynamic Analysis, OTP, OTP Authentication, Password Security, Printed OTP