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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

One username and password, i.e., login credentials, will access multiple applications. SSO, therefore, eliminates the need to recall the password created for each application. In other words, users sign in to one account, one single time, and automatically gain access to multiple applications.

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NEW TECH: ‘Passwordless authentication’ takes us closer to eliminating passwords as the weak link

The Last Watchdog

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. So what’s stopping us from getting rid of passwords altogether? While the former is here to stay, it’s high time to begin sunsetting the latter.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

These checklists include security standards and best practices for SaaS and cloud applications, and B2B SaaS providers use them to guarantee that their solutions match customer security standards. Encourage strong password practices: Provide tips on how to create complex passwords and use password management tools.

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The story of the year: remote work

SecureList

Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. For example, 42% of workers say they are using personal email accounts for work and nearly half (49%) have admitted to increasing how often they do this. The cybercriminals were after login credentials for accounts on the official WHO site.

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