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Geoff Schomburgk stories

Geoff Schomburgk, writing extensively on the advancements and necessary shifts in cybersecurity, presents a compelling exploration of modern authentication solutions. His work predominantly focuses on the evolution from traditional passwords to advanced, secure alternatives like passkeys and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). Schomburgk's insights, particularly in the context of his role with Yubico, underline the pressing need for industries, including finance and public sectors, to adopt these robust security measures amidst an escalating threat landscape.

Deeply involved with Yubico's strategic direction, especially in the Asia Pacific region, Schomburgk articulates the critical nature of strong authentication methods against rampant cyber threats such as ransomware. Through his discussions, which range from the effectiveness of secure logins to concerns over reliance on mobile devices for security, he advocates for a proactive approach in combating cyber vulnerabilities. His narratives are not just informative but serve as a clarion call for adopting state-of-the-art cybersecurity technologies to safeguard digital assets effectively.

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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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personal computing devices
Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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cryptocurrency
As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Phishing resistant hardware, the key to email security
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
According to Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, empowering workplaces with phishing-resistant hardware is the key to email security.
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Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
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Phishing-resistant authentication a key to breach prevention
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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iot security
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authentication
Findings from Yubico's State of Global Enterprise Authentication Survey found that over half of ANZ employees rely on insecure authentication methods.
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Cybersecurity must evolve to tackle rising phishing trends
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As the volume of security breaches continue to rise, now is the time to move from legacy multi-factor authentication to modern, phishing-resistant MFA.
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Exclusive: Yubico protects against phishing with YubiKeys
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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email security
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phishing
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mfa
Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, is a global authentication leader that makes secure logins easy and available to everyone.
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Why relying on your mobile to access your online accounts is a risky approach
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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uber
Whilst mobile devices have many uses and provide much convenience, they are not created for online security purposes.
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Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer
Wed, 4th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.
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Strong multi-factor authentication key to protecting critical infrastructure providers
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Yubico warns that critical infrastructure providers in Australia must adopt strong multi-factor authentication to combat rising ransomware attacks.
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Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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fintechs
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phishing
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email security
With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.
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What should be Australia’s public sector response to strengthening online security?
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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iam
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digital credentials
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mfa
Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
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Yubico promotes from within for new APAC regional vice president role
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Yubico has promoted Geoff Schomburgk to the position of Asia Pacific regional vice president as it expands in the region.
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Interview: Yubico ANZ vice president on passwords in the modern world
Thu, 7th May 2020
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passwords
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Passwords have been around for a long time, but their effectiveness is being called into question. Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk shares his thoughts.