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Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
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Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
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USB regulatory body launches USB-C authentication programme

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
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Akamai acquires Janrain for access management capabilities

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Janrain, enhancing their Intelligent Edge Platform with advanced customer identity and access management capabilities.
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Hands-on Review: Quick and easy authentication with YubiKeys

Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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Consumers tend to believe that setting up two-factor authentication puts them at the height of cybersecurity best practice – but this belief is misled.
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Ping Identity announces new Identity-as-a-Service solution

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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PingOne for Customers is built for the developer community and provides API-based identity services for customer-facing applications.
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HID Global brings high authentication to mobile

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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The company's new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.
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Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.
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Interview: Building secure apps from the ground up

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Building secure apps from the ground up is crucial as digital transformation empowers firms to automate. Mobile Mentor's Liz Knight discusses key strategies.
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Three access management trends making waves in APAC

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) emerges as a key cybersecurity focus in APAC, driven by severe impacts of cyber attacks and stringent GDPR regulations.
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Exclusive: Okta's new GM shares its APAC strategy

Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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Identity solutions provider Okta has appointed Graham Sowden as its new general manager for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Back to the basics: Five ways to stay safe online

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Phishing attacks or social-engineering attacks are on the rise, where cybercriminals trick people into divulging details and participating in scams.
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Interview: RSA's Craig Dore on the basics of MFA

Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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A good MFA solution would cover access for both types of applications, and enable access for both employees and third parties such as contractors.
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Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.
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How online retail businesses need to bundle security into customer experience

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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eCommerce sites, in particular, are increasingly targeted by hackers due to the sensitive payment card information.
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Quick tips for staying safe online - Cyber Smart Week 2018

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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As Cyber Smart Week 2018 kicks off, CERT NZ urges Kiwis to bolster online defences amid lingering concerns over data breaches like Facebook's.
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Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.
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Nearly 50% of businesses have yet to take control of password security - report

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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LastPass has released its 2018 Global Password Security Report, providing insights into password behaviour in the workplace.
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Ping Identity providing second-factor authentication for Microsoft Azure

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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The solution gives users the freedom to put MFA everywhere it is needed for employees, partners and customers.
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Experts comment on Facebook's 50 million user credential leak

Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.