Cloudy Skies Ahead for the Oversharer
It is ironic that no tech topic is as befuddling to people as the cloud, and yet in reality most of us use it in some form or another many times a day, via all the various apps and services […]
passwords
5 Steps to Create an Invincible Password
One of the most important aspects of an IT security professional is being able to not only have a strong password, but also teach others in your company to follow this same password making process as well. You are only
Setting up Windows Hello facial recognition in Windows 10
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
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Anyone can know your password, but there’s only one you
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
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Few Windows 10 PCs equipped to take advantage of Windows Hello
It would be great if my PC just recognized me when I sat down and logged me in automatically. That is the promise of the facial recognition feature of Windows Hello in Windows 10. Sadly, though, it seems like it
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MasterCard is testing a treat for selfie lovers
Here’s some good news for the selfie generation! MasterCard is initiating a pilot program to test the viability of facial recognition for approving transactions. This new app would allow people to verify their transactions by simply holding their phones up
Protecting businesses from the top cybersecurity concerns
Times have changed. Today, information is a currency unto itself. And using stolen access to small office networks can often be just as valuable as the data that might be stored there. Unlike larger corporate networks, many small businesses don’t
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Does your significant other know your passwords?
Do you know the password to your spouse’s bank or credit card accounts? According to a new report from Intel Security the answer is “No” for about 66 percent of you. Where exactly is the line between protecting your privacy
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Would you sell your password for $150?
No. At least I hope you wouldn’t sell the password to your bank account for $150. A recent survey from SailPoint, however, found that one in seven users would be willing to sell the password they use at work to
Join BeyondTrust and dave Shackleford for live Web event
Save the date: October 30 at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific. BeyondTrust is hosting a live Web event presented by SANS instructor Dave Shackleford titled “Why Password Authentication is Broken, and How to Fix It.” Here is what the event
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