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MFA / Multi-factor authentication stories - Page 4

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Check Point to acquire SaaS security vendor Atmosec
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The technology will help discover malicious applications, prevent communication with risky 3rd party applications and fix SaaS misconfigurations.
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Beyond Identity's Passkey Journey streamlines authentication
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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Beyond Identity has launched The Passkey Journey, a free tool to help development and UX teams optimize user authentication experiences.
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Kaspersky adds 2FA to Password Manager, enhances document security
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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Kaspersky enhances its Password Manager with new features, including storing unique 2FA keys and support for Opera browsers.
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Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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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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Are your shared workstations secured against cyber attacks?
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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mfa
Yubico highlights how shared workstation environments can pose a significant security threat to businesses if strong protection measures are not taken.
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Cybersecurity must evolve to tackle rising phishing trends
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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email security
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phishing
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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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AWS now supports FIDO2 security keys in AWS GovCloud
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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public cloud
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cloud services
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aws
FIDO2 security keys such as the YubiKey are now supported on AWS GovCloud providing phishing-resistant MFA for all users.
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WatchGuard launches new solution to thwart dark web hacks
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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breach prevention
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The introduction of this new product enables MSPs to provide optimal modern cybersecurity delivery from WatchGuard Cloud.
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Use of Multi-Factor Authentication nearly doubles since 2020
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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email security
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has doubled since 2020, with phishing-resistant authenticators providing the best security and convenience, says Okta.
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Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan
Fri, 26th May 2023
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cloud security
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physical security
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breach prevention
The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.
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Delinea updates Cloud Suite to limit lateral attacks
Thu, 25th May 2023
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pam
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servers
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mitre
Delinea announces updated version of Cloud Suite, offering improved identity assurance and just-in-time privilege access automation for servers.
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Web3 startup Impossible Cloud certifies new data centre
Fri, 19th May 2023
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cloud services
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New location bolsters EU geo-fencing, scalability, compatibility, GDPR compliance, ease-of-use and more for Impossible Cloud’s decentralized solution.
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Somerville partners PSC to help firms take cyber insurance
Tue, 9th May 2023
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ransomware
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The partnership will provide organisations with a cyber insurance checklist supporting their requirements for tailored cyber insurance policies.
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Malicious HTML attachments a popular cyber threat: Barracuda
Fri, 5th May 2023
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Barracuda Networks has highlighted how cybercriminals leverage HTML as an attack technique in phishing, credential theft, and malware delivery.
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World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys
Thu, 4th May 2023
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cybersecurity
World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.
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A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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The first two months of 2023 have seen a 41% increase in the average number of weekly attacks per organisation targeting IoT devices compared to 2022.
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Infoblox: ANZ NetOps and SecOps teams need to work together
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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firewall
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malware
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network security
Infoblox is encouraging ANZ cybersecurity organisations to join it in bringing together their networking and security teams to better protect themselves.
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Okta integrates with Singpass, Singapore’s national id
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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The integration provides passwordless experience to Singpass users when they access government services through Okta Customer Identity Cloud's universal login.
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Delinea’s new updates reduce backdoor threats on servers
Wed, 12th Apr 2023
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pam
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servers
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open source
New authentication methods for active directory, Linux, and Unix with high availability for multifactor authentication enforcement improve security.
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Keeper Security debuts a new intuitive user interface
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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paas
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iaas
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cybersecurity
The updates enhance efficiency, clarity, search, accessibility and workflow to improve users' interaction with Keeper's products.
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HoJin Kim appointed as WatchGuard's SVP & Chief Revenue Officer
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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firewall
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endpoint protection
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies hires HoJin Kim as SVP and CRO to lead its global sales organization and drive revenue growth.
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Microsoft Exchange and Log4j continue to be top points of compromise
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Arctic Wolf, a global specialist in security operations, has published its annual Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report, revealing a year of turbulence.
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Business email compromise doubled in 2022: Secureworks
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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email security
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Analysis of over 500 incidents that Secureworks responded to in 2022 found companies need to make themselves a more challenging target.
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HID reveals five themes reshaping the security industry
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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biometrics
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sustainable it
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A new survey by HID reveals five pressing themes - sustainability, IDaas, digital IDs and mobile authentication, contactless biometrics and supply chain issues.