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Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. At this point, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has permeated most applications, becoming a minimum safeguard against attacks. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

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Update now! Patch Tuesday January 2023 includes one actively exploited vulnerability

Malwarebytes

In a network-based attack, an unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication and make an anonymous connection. BitLocker is a Windows volume encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive. Other updates.

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Q&A: SolarWinds, Mimecast hacks portend intensified third-party, supply-chain compromises

The Last Watchdog

SolarWinds and Mimecast are long-established, well-respected B2B suppliers of essential business software embedded far-and-wide in company networks. intelligence officials — had to have either stolen or spoofed the digital certificate SolarWinds used to authenticate the software updates in question.

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Q&A: How your typing and screen swiping nuances can verify your identity

The Last Watchdog

A common thread to just about every deep network breach these days is the failure of the victimized entity to effectively deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA) to at least make it harder for threat actors to access their sensitive systems. LW: What are a few best authentication practices companies should embrace?

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Navigating the Future: Strategic Insights on Identity Verification and Digital Banking in 2024

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Enterprises in these regions will adopt advanced data encryption techniques, like bring-your-own-key (BYOK) and hold-your-own-key (HYOK) systems, to meet growing demands for data sovereignty. Enterprises adopting advanced encryption methods signify a proactive approach to address these evolving needs.

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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. Supports Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Employee (B2E) activities (e.g., In doing so, implementing strong IAM combined with authentication is an absolute must.

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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. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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