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S/MIME stands for “Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions”. It’s an IETF standard for public key encryption and creating a digital signature for MIME data. In essence, S/MIME uses a PKI to enroll an email client for certificates (sometimes more than one). ... Read More
Wireless networks are omnipresent. You may have access to many wireless networks, whether in a neighborhood coffee shop, a school, or home. However, it’s hard to tell which ones are secure. Looking closely at Wi Fi security settings can often ... Read More
RadSec is an 802.11x protocol designed to securely transfer information from a RADIUS through TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) for protected communications. At a basic level, it protects RADIUS packets sent through public networks. When a ... Read More
Organizations that leverage Microsoft Active Directory (AD) often want to connect their core user identities to their Wi-Fi network. The goal is to enable users to authenticate uniquely to the network in order to increase security. The best practice for ... Read More
What is a Certificate Revocation List? A certificate revocation list, more commonly called a CRL, is exactly what it sounds like: a list of digital certificates that have been revoked. A CRL is an important component of a public key ... Read More
As cyber security risks increase and secure access to network resources is required, organizations are adopting different authentication methods. RADIUS certificate-based authentication is one of those methods that increase the security level of the RADIUS protocol. 80% of breaches in ... Read More
Scholars and students often visit different campuses for internships, seminars, conferences, and other events. Accessing secure Wi-Fi at foreign campuses has always been a challenge for these individuals who require guest access or temporary credentials. Eduroam is the solution—an international ... Read More
The transition from on-premise Active Directory (AD) to cloud-based Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID) can be tricky, leaving Azure admins searching for an easy way to migrate. Unlike AD, there isn’t a straightforward solution for deploying 802.1x authentication on Azure ... Read More
Researching and implementing new cybersecurity technologies is a vital aspect of maintaining an effective network for your organization. But transitioning to more up to date security measures often comes with growing pains. Ensuring the network operates smoothly to specifications can ... Read More
Eduroam has become crucial for colleges worldwide, providing students and staff with seamless, cross-campus Wi-Fi connectivity. However, as more institutions use Eduroam as their principal Wi-Fi network, security and accessibility problems emerge, particularly for networks that use the Protected Extensible ... Read More