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

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.
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Identity theft - have you ever pen tested procedures?

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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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.
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Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.
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Centrify recognised for cloud computing security excellence

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Centrify's Centrify Identity Service (CIS) has won the 2016 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award for Cloud Security.
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Multi-factor authentication to be the norm by 2020

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Multi-factor authentication has become commonplace as a number of industries, particularly the govt sector, is looking to strengthen security measures.
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Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.
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ESET: Two-factor authentication crucial in today's world

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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ESET has officially announced a new version of its secure, mobile-based two-factor authentication system, ESA 2.4.
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Centrify ups fight against enterprise attacks with 'MFA Everywhere'

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Centrify has launched a new initiative to secure enterprise identities against the most prevalent source of cyber attacks - compromised credentials.
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Cybercrims bypassing two-factor authentication with simple txt

Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are no match for simple social engineering, with Symantec warning of a new password recovery scam.
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AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).
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Symantec closes VeriSign deal

Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
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Who's listening?

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Security requirements and strategies apply to unifi ed communications solutions just as much as they do to traditional phone and email systems.