In today’s digital age, online security is a critical concern for individuals and businesses alike. With the increasing amount of sensitive information stored and shared online, it’s essential to have strong security measures in place to protect against cyber threats. …
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TechSpective Podcast Episode 072 How many passwords do you have? Honestly, I am not really sure at this point. I’ve lost track. I do recall that Bill Gates declared that the password was going to die like 20 years ago, …
Mickey Boodaei Talks about The Mission to End Passwords Read More »
When you want to protect your data, one of the first things you think of is passwords. But with the digital world changing, are passwords becoming ineffective? Think about your own data security. What kind of password user are you? …
One of the problems with passwords is that users forget them. In an effort to not forget them, they use simple things like their dog’s name, their son’s first name and birthdate, the name of the current month- anything that …
It’s official, SMS one time passcodes (OTPs) are on their way out. NIST has issued draft national recommendations that deprecate SMS-based two factor authentication (2FA) and encourage the use of alternative authentication factors. This is not a surprise, rather an …
Layered Authentication Key to Securing Mobile Transactions Read More »
Outer space is a huge, vast expanse of emptiness. There are endless numbers of asteroids and other debris zooming through the galaxy at blazing speed, and every once in a while one of them somehow manages to crash into our …
Security Experts Offer Advice to Avoid a ‘Near Miss’ Read More »
Computer and network security is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination—but perhaps that is the crux of the problem. The traditional security model and tools that companies have relied on for over a decade are showing …
Your Access Controls Are Broken: Why You Need an Approach Based on Risk Read More »
With every new data breach, the digital citizenry becomes more aware that online activities aren’t necessarily private or secure. Whether you’re an adult looking for undercover dalliances on Ashley Madison or a child playing games online with VTech digital learning …
Stronger Security Requires Advanced Authentication Read More »
There aren’t many devices on the market with the right camera technology to take advantage of the Windows Hello facial recognition feature in Windows 10. The new Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, however, are among the few that do …
Setting up Windows Hello facial recognition in Windows 10 Read More »
If the only thing separating a cyber criminal, online stalker or identity thief from your personal data and information is a password or PIN you’ve already lost. There are three primary methods of authentication but “something you know” is the …
Anyone can know your password, but there’s only one you Read More »
