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As the importance of secure authentication continues to rise, many organizations are looking for lightweight, cost-efficient solutions to their cybersecurity concerns. This has caused many to question the efficacy of credential-based authentication and has sparked interest in certificate-based authentication. But ... Read More
In order to successfully configure a WPA2-Enterprise network you must have a RADIUS server. The RADIUS authorizes and authenticates users signing into the network and eliminates any speculation into who is using your network. A properly configured Cloud RADIUS can ... Read More
ECC, or Eliptical Curve Cryptography, isn’t a new technology – it’s relatively old, actually, Despite being around since 1985, it has just recently begun to gain popularity as an alternative, possibly superior, form of public key cryptography. So what’s the ... Read More
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. ... Read More
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) systems can be an amazing tool for businesses or schools looking to increase productivity and reduce cost. According to a study by Forbes, 42 percent of those who use their own devices at work say ... Read More
For years, the credential-based network authentication standard was the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). The security and efficiency offered by LDAP provided the necessary protection levels for everyday WPA2-Enterprise operations. But as time progressed, new methods of authentication have been ... Read More
Deciding between a managed PKI and a private PKI is a difficult decision. Each method of PKI management has advantages and disadvantages, and if you’re coming from a place of little experience, it can be daunting to choose one. We’ve ... Read More
A Managed PKI is a vital part of any comprehensive network security strategy. It allows you to use digital certificates for authentication, a form of credential that’s much more secure and widely-applicable than passwords. Certificates offer the following advantages: Certificates ... Read More
SHA-1 is a commonly used cryptographic hash algorithm that has been used for nearly 2 decades to secure online communications. It was originally designed for government use, but an exploit was discovered and its official government use was phased out. ... Read More
COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, is spreading throughout the world right now and has a lot of people concerned. This has led to scammers incorporating the virus into their phishing attacks to trick people out of their private information ... Read More