We have never been more connected with others than we are today. The workforce is quickly moving to mobile devices. Remote work has picked up dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so VPNs are needed more now than ever before. …
PPSK Is Not an Alternative to 802.1x
PPSK Is Not an Alternative to 802.1x
March 16, 2020Believe it or not, the aging WPA-Personal protocol has seen some innovation in the past few years. Several companies have developed unique PSK authentication protocols with varying names, though “Private PSK” (PPSK) has emerged as the commonly-accepted phrase. Here are …
Top 3 PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Mistakes Made by Universities
Top 3 PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Mistakes Made by Universities
February 12, 2020Credential-based authentication with PEAP-MSCHAPv2 is still commonly used, and for some network types it is appropriate. A home network or a small coffee shop offering free wireless can benefit from its convenience. But for any institution or university hosting valuable …
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
January 14, 2020When designing a new network, there are countless features to consider that have a significant impact on the organization at large. Few functions of the network impact the users more than the authentication method chosen by decision makers. If an …
Digital Certificates vs Password Authentication
Digital Certificates vs Password Authentication
December 17, 2019Businesses understand the importance of passwords for private data security, but might not realize that using a network with passwords poses many security threats. Every advancement in security technology is followed by more sophisticated hacking techniques. Credentials require password change …
Streamline Your Network with a Single Sign-On Policy
Streamline Your Network with a Single Sign-On Policy
September 30, 2019Organizations that seek out opportunities to improve the efficiency of their network should consider using SAML authentication to implement a Single Sign-On (SSO) policy. First and foremost, SAML is an XML-based markup language for security assertions, or statements that service …
Stop using self-signed certificates for 802.1X
Stop using self-signed certificates for 802.1X
May 26, 2015When setting up 802.1X we often run into questions about using self signed certificates for WPA2-Enterprise server certificate validation. First, we should clarify the difference between a self-signed certificate and a private Certificate Authority — this is often a point of …
LogJam- Another cryptography bug from the past
LogJam- Another cryptography bug from the past
May 21, 2015A team of researchers recently discovered a new vulnerability that significantly weakens the encrypted connection between a user and web or email server, potentially putting your secure web information at risk. This latest flaw, named the “LogJam” bug, affects all …
802.1X and HTTPS face off when it comes to server certificate validation
802.1X and HTTPS face off when it comes to server certificate validation
May 15, 2015This is part 2 of our series on server certificate validation. In talking with many customers about setting up RADIUS certificates, it is clear many admins have a difficult time describing the server certification validation process to their user base. …
There’s A New Wireless Protocol In Town, Exclusively Designed For IoT Devices
There’s A New Wireless Protocol In Town, Exclusively Designed For IoT Devices
August 8, 2014Most of today’s Internet of Things (IoT) technology relies on a single device on an existing, in-home WiFi network to communicate with products around the home. As such, it has always been difficult for multiple home automation devices to communicate …
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