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92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass
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92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass

Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Ping's significant expansion of its cloud identity solution
Multi-factor authentication

Ping's significant expansion of its cloud identity solution

Ping Identity significantly updates PingOne for Customers, enhancing secure push notifications, social login options, SAML support, and EU data compliance.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
LogMeIn expands cloud identity capabilities with new offerings
Multi-factor authentication

LogMeIn expands cloud identity capabilities with new offerings

LogMeIn debuts new LastPass Business solutions, expanding from password management to comprehensive identity offerings for SMBs with SSO and MFA.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Ping Identity offerings accelerates cloud MFA and SSO adoption
Public Cloud

Ping Identity offerings accelerates cloud MFA and SSO adoption

90% of respondents trust MFA as an effective security control to protect identity data in public clouds, yet only 60% of organisations have formally adopted it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass
Multi-factor authentication

How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution
Biometrics

Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution

FIDO2 is a set of standards that enables easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO Security Keys.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Okta launches risk-based authentication with machine learning
Multi-factor authentication

Okta launches risk-based authentication with machine learning

Okta has unveiled a new risk-based authentication system at Oktane19, leveraging machine learning for enhanced security and seamless user experiences.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Okta brings centralised identity security to servers
DataCentre infrastructure

Okta brings centralised identity security to servers

Okta unveils Server Access tool for safer management of cloud infrastructures, enhancing security with Zero Trust.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
BYOD can be secure with the right measures
Endpoint Protection

BYOD can be secure with the right measures

Companies that embrace BYOD are giving employees more freedom to work remotely, resulting in increased productivity, cost savings, and talent retention.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep
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Expert offers password tips to aid a stress-free sleep

For many cybersecurity professionals, the worries of the day often crawl into night-time routines - LogMeIn says better password practices can help.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
W3C and FIDO Alliance finalise web standard for passwordless logins
Identity and Access Management

W3C and FIDO Alliance finalise web standard for passwordless logins

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and FIDO Alliance have finalised the WebAuthn standard, paving the way for passwordless logins and enhanced web security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Japan's MUFG Bank deploys Nok Nok Labs biometric authentication
Biometrics

Japan's MUFG Bank deploys Nok Nok Labs biometric authentication

Customers at Japan's MUFG Bank now have access to a range of new biometric authentication options for their mobile devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication
Partner Programmes

Averon and tyntec partner to deliver secure wireless authentication

tyntec and Averon team up to globally deploy a secure, user-friendly wireless authentication solution, aiming to curb data breaches and enhance user experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems
Identity and Access Management

One Identity launches authentication services for Unix systems

Unix systems (including Linux and Mac OS), by their very nature, have distinct challenges when it comes to security and administration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ping Identity on security risk mitigation

As data breaches surge, Richard Bird of Ping Identity discusses how organisations can tailor security measures to mitigate unique cyber risks in the cloud era.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Multi-factor authentication

CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs
Endpoint Protection

WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs

Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

WatchGuard announces ANZ partners awards
Firewalls

WatchGuard announces ANZ partners awards

WatchGuard's ANZ Partners of the Year hailed at Vietnam conference, celebrating top cybersecurity collaborators.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019