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Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches
Malware

Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches

The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Jul 2017
Nok Nok Labs eyes channel expansion for authentication market after $8m funding round
Biometrics

Nok Nok Labs eyes channel expansion for authentication market after $8m funding round

Authentication security provider Nok Nok Labs raises $8m in funding for further expansion of authentication solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs
Multi-factor authentication

Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs

Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security
Biometrics

Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security

Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Gemalto a driving force behind East Timor's new ePassport initiative
Biometrics

Gemalto a driving force behind East Timor's new ePassport initiative

East Timor to issue e-passports with help from Gemalto and Visi Mitra Unipessoal Lda, aiming to enhance border security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
81% of passwords are hacked: Time to step up the authentication game
Multi-factor authentication

81% of passwords are hacked: Time to step up the authentication game

Alarm as data breaches soar; 81% due to weak passwords, sparking calls for tighter security measures and multi-factor authentication.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'
Digital Signage

NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'

NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?
Multi-factor authentication

Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?

WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Biometrics

Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Identity theft - have you ever pen tested procedures?
DevOps

Identity theft - have you ever pen tested procedures?

There is a focus on technical aspects of penetration tests, network and application security, while the chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

By Jakub Kaluzny • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Centrify expands mobile security offerings across ANZ
Multi-factor authentication

Centrify expands mobile security offerings across ANZ

Centrify has expanded its ANZ suite of mobile security offerings, and the company says both Windows and Apple-based devices can now get in on the fun.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Firewalls

Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft

Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Centrify recognised for cloud computing security excellence
Multi-factor authentication

Centrify recognised for cloud computing security excellence

Centrify's Centrify Identity Service (CIS) has won the 2016 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award for Cloud Security.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Duo adds next-gen 'human' MFA identity access management offering to lineup
Multi-factor authentication

Duo adds next-gen 'human' MFA identity access management offering to lineup

Duo is hoping to help resellers break 'the circle of compromise' with the signing of a distie deal for NoPassword multi-factor authentication IAM.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Multi-factor authentication to be the norm by 2020
Multi-factor authentication

Multi-factor authentication to be the norm by 2020

Multi-factor authentication has become commonplace as a number of industries, particularly the govt sector, is looking to strengthen security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches
Multi-factor authentication

Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches

Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security
Surveillance

Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security

Biometrics industry to reach $30bn by 2021, driven by fingerprint sensors and facial recognition, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world
Malware

ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world

ESET has officially announced a new version of its secure, mobile-based two-factor authentication system, ESA 2.4.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

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