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LDAP and SAML are major authentication protocols that securely authenticate users to a network. They determine how users interact with a resource by connecting them to the respective directory services, like an on-premise or a cloud-based directory. The Lightweight Directory ... Read More
The purpose of online directories is to store resources on the network in a way that it’s simple to access. Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD) has risen through the ranks to become the top online directory in the software industry. What ... Read More
The RADIUS protocol is used by thousands of organizations to protect their networks. Network admins set up RADIUS servers to verify approved network users, drastically reducing the risk of a compromised network. RADIUS can be configured to authenticate access to ... Read More
Yubikeys are an all-in-one MFA device. In addition to serving as a physical authentication token, they can generate one-time-passwords (OTP) and require users to input a PIN. It’s quite difficult to enable all of these methods of authentication and have ... Read More
Azure AD is a highly effective IDP that was built as a successor to Active Directory (AD) to accommodate newer, cloud-centric organizations. AD does not work natively in the cloud, so Azure is an effective solution for many organizations looking ... Read More
The cross section of organizations that use Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) for identity management and Yubikeys for MFA is already sizable and growing by the day. Recent advancements in authentication security technology has expanded the versatility of Yubikeys, allowing ... Read More
Wireless security is crucial now that most sensitive data can be accessed online. It’s imperative for network administrators to dictate who can access the network and how much they’re allowed to access. Organizations need a system that authenticates users to ... Read More
Microsoft employs a myriad of acronyms for their product names, so it’s often difficult to tell them apart or to guess their function. “Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) B2C” is one such product. It doesn’t have a very information-rich name; ... Read More
In all manner of security, redundancy is strength. It’s a way to ensure that no matter what goes wrong, there is a backup plan in action that can certify safety. Network security is no different; a properly redundant RADIUS server ... Read More
When it comes to authentication security, one of the simplest upgrades you can make that will drastically improve your network’s safety is to implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Simply put, MFA is any security system that requires multiple forms of identification ... Read More