Multi-factor authentication / MFA stories

Zero trust streamlines that access while strengthening security protections. For this reason, it should form an essential pillar of any cybersecurity strategy.>>

In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.>>

Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.>>

“With 80% of data breaches being preventable, the roll out of mandatory MFA is a really important way to provide our customers extra protection.">>

Customer identity and access management (CIAM) is how companies give their end-users access to their digital properties, as well as how they govern, collect, analyse, and securely store data for those users.>>

Although passwordless authentication options are gaining prominence, there's a reason why we're still using passwords 60 years after their inception: they're effective. >>

However, the biometrics market is expected to regain momentum with alternatives already beginning to find their feet.>>

“With immediate success from the initial roll out in the US and Canada, we are proud to now offer YubiEnterprise Subscription to our APAC channel partners.” >>

Each individual represents an access point into the network, and one compromised user can result in a cascade of ramifications with long-lasting consequences.>>

While MFA is ubiquitous, it’s far from perfect – whether you’re the business or the end-user. Here are the 5 most common MFA methods, and where each of them falls short. >>

By analysing what the user knows, has, and does, the risk engine can identify legitimate users while denying access to intruders.>>

Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response. >>

The technology provides a solution for public and private sectors delivering secure access to systems, applications, and data.>>

"With open authentication standards, like WebAuthn and FIDO2, a passwordless future is attainable.">>

rsenal, Star Wars and Eminem all featured in the top 300 most hacked passwords last year.>>

A modern BYO-anything workforce means more access points, hidden apps and hurdles to secure across the organisation.>>

One touch of a fingerprint or face scan can securely grant access – a much more seamless user experience than remembering and typing out a password.>>

Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.>>

Discussion is likely to focus on cloud security, with IT professionals asking themselves: How did we cope with the threat situation last year?>>

Research shows that nearly 60% of organisations that suffered a data breach in the two years between 2016 and 2018 fell victim to a known vulnerability with patches available.>>

New adaptive authentication, single sign-on and application visibility capabilities have been made available for Thales SafeNet Authentication Service customers.>>

Enterprises looking to reduce the risk of cyber-compromise or attack need to think about adding multi-factor authentication technology to their arsenal.>>

Today, the YubiKey 5Ci can be used to secure the 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Idaptive, LastPass, and Okta iOS mobile applications.>>

Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.>>