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IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

And despite relentless efforts to advocate for improved password practices (Bill Gates declared the death of passwords back in 2004), the uphill battle against ingrained habits and the allure of convenience continues. Understanding this struggle, password managers were introduced.

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IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future

Security Boulevard

And despite relentless efforts to advocate for improved password practices (Bill Gates declared the death of passwords back in 2004), the uphill battle against ingrained habits and the allure of convenience continues. Understanding this struggle, password managers were introduced.

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Author Q&A: Former privacy officer urges leaders to prioritize security as part of cloud migration

The Last Watchdog

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? Riccardi: Basic cyber hygiene is 90 percent of what cybersecurity is all about.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on People

SecureWorld News

Bush and Congress in 2004 to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data privacy became more commonplace. For example, how do we discern when an email may be phishing; how do you know what to do and what not to do?". Using strong passwords and a password manager. Updating software.