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 …
Why Most Are Leaving LDAP With WPA2-Enterprise Behind
Why Most Are Leaving LDAP With WPA2-Enterprise Behind
March 27, 2020For 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 …
It’s Time For SHA-1 Hash To End
It’s Time For SHA-1 Hash To End
March 23, 2020SHA-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. …
Can I Use PEAP-MSCHAPv2 and EAP-TLS Authentication on My Network?
Can I Use PEAP-MSCHAPv2 and EAP-TLS Authentication on My Network?
February 20, 2020The short answer is: Yes. Organizations that are interested in moving from the unsecure PEAP-MSCHAPv2 protocol to the superior EAP-TLS protocol might be worried about huge infrastructure overhaul or the network downtime it might entail. We’ve helped many organizations over …
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP): Explained
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP): Explained
February 11, 2020Distributing certificates to managed devices can be a monumental task with a lot of moving parts that need to be accounted for: PKI integration, establishing a gateway, configuration policies, certificate enrollment, device authentication, and much more. Luckily, SCEP provides a …
EAP-TLS vs. PEAP-MSCHAPv2: Which Authentication Protocol is Superior?
EAP-TLS vs. PEAP-MSCHAPv2: Which Authentication Protocol is Superior?
January 31, 2020Ensuring network users are able to securely authenticate to the wireless network is paramount to the overall safety and security of your organization. The most widely used wireless network protocols today are the Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP) used in WPA2-Enterprise. …
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
January 14, 2020When designing a new network, there are countless features to consider that have a significant impact on the organization at large. Few functions of the network impact the users more than the authentication method chosen by decision makers. If an …
How to Configure WPA2-Enterprise on Each Operating System
How to Configure WPA2-Enterprise on Each Operating System
November 5, 2019
Automation is key for a positive user experience; the faster a monotonous task can be finished, the more time users can focus on important activities. Network authentication operates the same. Manually configuring operating systems can be a daunting task, even ...
WPA2-Enterprise Authentication Protocols Comparison
WPA2-Enterprise Authentication Protocols Comparison
October 3, 2019Securely authenticating network users is a fundamental aspect of network security and is the source of significant challenges for many network administrators. The network authentication method is one of the first lines of defense that protect users and the network …
How to Efficiently Onboard Thousands of Devices
How to Efficiently Onboard Thousands of Devices
Each year, college campuses must navigate the trials associated with successfully connecting thousands of new students to the wireless network. This may have been moderately challenging 10 years ago, but the explosion of wireless devices in the past few years …
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