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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? Passwords may have been very effective securing Roman roads.

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Selecting the Right Cloud SSO Solution for Your Organization

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Of those surveyed, 20% of respondents indicated that they have deferred on-premises technology spend. Passwordless authentication offers enterprises methods for users to verify their identity without having to enter or remember textual passwords. Short term vs. long term. IAM innovations for cloud-based remote access.