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You Don’t Need LDAP for 802.1X Anymore

Without protection, your organization’s network is vulnerable to cyber attacks. The 802.1X protocol heightens network security by introducing RADIUS servers for authentication, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) has commonly been used alongside RADIUS due to its ability to quickly ... Read More

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Using Multi-Factor Authentication for Network Security

Many inquiries that we receive reference Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and how it can be used to improve the network security. MFA is a process that requires more than one form of identity to authenticate a user and approve network access. ... Read More

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How to Check if a Digital Certificate is Revoked

A critical component of EAP-TLS certificate-based authentication is properly managing certificates, which includes confirming that they have been properly revoked AND placed on the list of revoked certificates so the RADIUS server is aware of the new status of the ... Read More

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How to Set up Device Identification in Defender for Cloud Apps

Want better visibility and control on all devices in your network for efficient device management? Try Defender Device Management with us.

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Which Devices Support Passpoint and OpenRoaming?

OpenRoaming & Passpoint Wi-Fi makes the use of mobile devices on the go more secure. Find out what devices and OS support Passoint.

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Expanded Windows Hello for Business + Yubikey Login

SecureW2 has developed two solutions that offer major functionality upgrades to Windows Hello for Business: A Yubikey Management Solution that allows you to use your Azure AD or AD directory for Yubikey authentication to Windows Hello for Business. A more ... Read More

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(Solved) Android 11 Samsung “Deep Sleep” Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue

Android devices have long had an “app sleep” feature designed to reduce power usage for infrequently used apps, and it’s not a new problem that it can cause apps to malfunction in one way or another. However, the Android 11 ... Read More

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What is Microsoft NPS?

In an era dominated by cloud-centric solutions, Microsoft NPS sets out as an on-premise network security tool for Windows Server. Its primary goal is centralizing network regulations, user identities, and authorization protocols. As organizations increasingly use cloud computing, integrating Microsoft ... Read More

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How to Use Yubikeys for VPN

Yubikeys are a useful and secure tool for protecting yourself from data theft. They add a layer of authentication and can be used with other authentication methods to further protect your data. While Yubikeys are already a powerful multi-factor authentication ... Read More

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FreeRADIUS vs. Cisco ISE

Cyber-attacks cost small businesses an average of $84,000 to $148,000, and 60% of those attacked go out of business in 6 months. As organizations continue to grow, it becomes more important for IT administrators to look for better solutions for ... Read More

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Device-Based vs User-Based RADIUS Lookup

If all the users in your network fit into one single group, RADIUS authentication would be simple. Alas, things aren’t that easy; administrators often find themselves needing to specifically distinguish between devices and users, especially in an organization with both ... Read More

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WPA2-PSK is Not Good Enough

In this day and age, employees are accessing their corporate resources wherever they can get a strong wireless signal, whether it be a public hotspot, an airport, or a friend’s apartment. Methods of authentication based on a pre-shared key (PSK) ... Read More

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