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Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Key to Modern Cybersecurity

CIO Business Intelligence

According to recent data from the Identity Theft Resource Center , there was a 14% increase in data breaches and compromises in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA. According to a 2021 IBM report , the average cost of a data breach increased by 10% between 2020 and 2021, rising from $3.86

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S&R Forum 2021: Passwordless Authentication Adoption Is Gaining Momentum

Forrester IT

Passwordless authentication, in the form of inherence factors (e.g., location, user behavior), is an emerging authentication technology that will protect organizations from brute force attacks, credential stuffing, phishing, and social engineering tactics. fingerprint, facial) or in the form of possession factors (e.g.,

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Seven Signs That Your Consumers are Ready for Passwordless Authentication

CIO Business Intelligence

Customer demand for passwordless authentication has grown exponentially since smartphones first began offering built-in biometric readers. A staggering 93% of consumers preferred biometric authentication to passwords — and yet so many companies still force their customers to use risky, outdated login credentials. Your first clue?

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Architecting Identity: Five Essential Elements of a Modern Customer Authentication Service

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission [1] received 2.8 They may have a built-in user store supporting password authentication, for example. In response to cloud-based customer experiences, more focus has shifted to authentication. 5 Essential modern customer authentication elements that FIDO enables. billion in losses.

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Notre Dame scores big with Wi-Fi 6E stadium upgrade

Network World

And from a security perspective, WPA3, which provides new authentication and encryption algorithms for networks, is a mandatory requirement for the Wi-Fi 6E network. For example, Samsung began supporting 6E in 2021, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. But theres a catch. Wi-Fi 6E is not backward compatible with prior versions of Wi-Fi.

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Protecting Customer Accounts: The Defining Domain of Digital CISOs

CIO Business Intelligence

According to Experian’s 2021 Global Identity and Fraud Report, 55% of consumers say security is the most important aspect of their online experience. Authentication options: Internally, CISOs have a range of strong authentication options, including smartcards and tokens. Achieving both usability and security.

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From Sensors to Servers: End-to-End Security for IoT in Critical Utility Networks

SecureWorld News

In 2021, for example, hackers attempted to manipulate the chemical levels in a Florida water treatment plant by breaching remote access systems. Strong authentication: Each device, no matter how small, should have strong, unique authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access.

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