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It’s widely held knowledge that using a single factor for authentication to wireless networks is less than secure and easily exploitable by hackers. Many organizations recognize this and utilize Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to provide an extra layer of protection. Each ... Read More
Effectively tracking and managing identity context is one of the most important aspects of a secure Azure-based network. Without accurate identity context, it’s near impossible to determine if someone is an unauthorized user.
Security Keys are a method of authentication that is becoming increasingly more commonplace due to the additional layer of security they provide. They are a versatile security component that can be used to log in to Wi-Fi, desktops, websites, and ... Read More
It’s no secret that organizations are making the transition to cloud-based network environments. This is especially true considering the dramatic increase in remote work due to the global pandemic. Network administrators that use Active Directory (AD) want to be able ... Read More
Similar to Windows and macOS, Android devices need a system in place in order to determine if a certificate issued by a particular Certificate Authority (CA) is trusted. How does a device decide that a certificate is trusted? When a ... Read More
Smart Card usage has been on the rise for a variety of different reasons, but undoubtedly the most prominent is for their identity management capabilities. Cybersecurity-oriented organizations are taking advantage of smart cards through the use of physical security tokens, ... Read More
Zero trust is a burgeoning security practice among cybersecurity-focused organizations. The main concept behind zero trust is limiting a user’s resources to only what they need access to. For example, a manufacturer implementing zero trust would ensure that their floor ... Read More
Key attestation is a necessary part of creating valid X.509 digital certificates. Asymmetric cryptography requires that the client be able to prove its identity by attesting to the secure creation of a private key. For enterprises that want to securely ... Read More
Authentication security is an incredibly diverse field with countless options for organizations to choose from. How to authenticate your users to a secure network is a difficult decision to make as authentication is one of the primary lines of defense ... Read More
The days of getting in trouble for bringing technology into class are long gone. Many school districts actually rely on students to bring their own devices in order to incorporate technology into their curriculum. IT administrators are then tasked with ... Read More
YubiKeys are an easy way to significantly improve authentication security and, with digital certificates, can even provide a high degree of identity assurance. However, the native Yubikey configuration and personalization tools aren’t quite sufficient to support the mass deployment of ... Read More
A certificate authority is a requirement for many organizations, whether for customer-facing products or internal security protocols. One of the first decisions to make regarding a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), of which the CA is just one piece, is where ... Read More