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Two Factor Authentication: what are the challenges?
Two-factor authentication is a hot topic at the moment; while visiting the Infosecurity Europe show last week I noticed the huge number of companies trying to sell one two-factor solution or another. So what is two-factor authentication? Why would you want it? Is it really worth the effort...
Tags: Security, Password Policy, Information Security, General, Biometric
Blog posts 2007-05-01
Symantec Defender 4.0 (Windows)
Symantec's Defender? provides two-factor authentication which uniquely authenticates users without forcing them to remember another new password. For enterprises needing highly scalable user authentication in dial-up, VPN, firewall, or other remote access environments supporting RADIUS? , Defender is a standards-based, strong two-factor authentication security solution. Defender uses standards-based challenge/response...
Tags: Symantec Corp., Password, Two-factor Authentication, Microsoft Windows, Token, Security
Software downloads 2000-09-04
Leverage the Benefits of a Shared Authentication Network to Help Drive Consumer Retention and Strengthen Competitor Differentiation
This white paper introduces the concept of a shared two-factor authentication network, and discusses why a shared network for strong authentication is an essential requirement for continued customer participation in online interactions and commerce. It further explains how the network effect can help drive widespread consumer adoption of strong authentication,...
Tags: Network, Two-factor Authentication, Benefit, VeriSign Inc., Authentication, Security
White papers 2008-07-15
Is Strong Authentication Strong Enough? Why Out of Band, Two-Factor Authentication is the Only Way to Truly Protect Your Corporate Network
Every day we hear news reports of data breaches among America's leading corporations and the identity theft and fraud that results. Corporate networks are under attack, and the frequency of assaults and sophistication of the methods employed are increasing. Recent attacks even claim to defeat some two-factor methods, the industry...
Tags: Network, Two-factor Authentication, Positive Networks Inc., Authentication, Attack, Security
Webcasts 2008-09-22
IT Manager Webcast: How Microsoft IT Secures Mobile Devices (Level 200)
The presenter of this webcast explains how Microsoft IT is empowering the mobile workforce via the deployment of the Windows Mobile platform. Microsoft IT fully integrates Windows Mobile features and applications, with both established hardware and infrastructure, and future plans support master security policy migrations, such as complete two-factor authentication...
Tags: Webcast, Mobile, Two-factor Authentication, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Mobile Device, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Marketing, Software
Webcasts 2008-04-10
Top Trends Impacting Two-Factor Authentication
2008 brings with it new IT security challenges and issues that network and systems administrators should be aware of. Utilizing a 2008 survey of IT professionals from leading enterprises, this Webcast will summarize the top security issues which network security professionals should be prepared to face in 2008. ...
Tags: Two-factor Authentication, Positive Networks Inc., Security
Webcasts 2008-02-14
Defender Two-Factor Authentication: Prove Identity, Establish Trust
Are you absolutely certain the person accessing your network resources is who he says he is? In today's world it's harder than ever to verify that it really IS your employee logging into your network. The Quest technical brief, "Defender 5: The Right Way to Prove...
Tags: Network, Two-factor Authentication, Quest Software Inc., Identity, Networking
White papers 2009-03-16
Best Practices for Authenticating Mobile Workers and Securing Data Access
In an environment where business and government databases store ever-increasing amounts of sensitive and confidential data - and where a growing number of employees need to access that data remotely - password security alone is insufficient to ensure user authentication. Many organizations are turning to two-factor authentication, which requires two...
Tags: Mobile, Two-factor Authentication, Data Access, Best Practice, Token, Securecomputing
White papers 2007-12-07
Two-Factor Authentication: An Essential Guide in the Fight Against Internet Fraud
This paper will classify credential theft related attacks into two broad categories: active and passive. The paper will examine different technologies for online authentication and analyse their strengths and weaknesses. In particular the paper will look at two-factor authentication methods and provide an empirical comparison of these methods. The paper...
Tags: Internet, Two-factor Authentication, Fraud, GPayments
White papers 2006-02-02
Tokenless Two-Factor Authentication: It Finally Adds Up
Securing access to sensitive corporate and customer data is critical, especially in industries that require a regulatory-compliant environment. While two-factor authentication is an effective security solution, traditional two-factor systems have been difficult to implement and administer, leading to limited adoption. PhoneFactor uses any mobile phone or landline as the second...
Tags: Two-factor Authentication, PhoneFactor
White papers 2009-01-08
Two-Factor Authentication: A Total Cost of Ownership Viewpoint
Download this free White Paper on VeriSign Unified Authentication now and discover the most cost-effective, secure, and reliable authentication solution available to protect your entire network. Reduce your TCO up to 40%. Scale to meet the authentication demands of employees, customers and business partners – without getting locked into a...
Tags: Two-factor Authentication, VeriSign Inc., TCO, Authentication, Roi/Tco, Security, Finance, Managerial Accounting
White papers 2005-04-01
WiKID 1.0.6 (Windows)
The WiKID Strong Authentication System is a commercial/open source software-based two-factor authentication solution. We built WiKID to be a flexible, extensible, and secure alternative to tokens, certificates and passwords. The Firefox extension uses semantic web technology to automatically enter the one-time password for user, making it very simple for the...
Tags: Two-factor Authentication, Microsoft Windows, Token, WiKID Systems, WiKID Strong Authentication System, Semantic Web, Internet
Software downloads 2007-09-27
Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Solutions
If you're in the market for a two-factor solution, don't miss this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand. Learn how to choose the two-factor solution that is the right for your business. The Webcast highlights key drivers for a successful two-factor implementation, identifies key evaluation criteria, and compares various two-factor...
Tags: Webcast, Two-factor Authentication, Positive Networks Inc., Authentication, Security
Webcasts 2008-07-10
Affordable Two-Factor Authentication Made Easy
With the push for stronger security, greater efficiency in user access, and easier compliance, two-factor authentication has rapidly become the most effective approach to achieve these goals. But to get two-factor authentication, you might think your options are limited to expensive, proprietary solutions that are difficult to deploy and use....
Tags: Two-factor Authentication, Quest Software Inc.
Webcasts 2008-06-12
Strong Authentication for Virtual Data Rooms - iRoom
Imprima deals with financial communications needs and is trusted sensitive data and documents which need to be held securely. Stringent access controls are a key consideration and the clients need to control of who sees what and when. As a solution Deepnet QuickID soft tokens provide strong, two-factor authentication solution...
Tags: Financial, Two-factor Authentication, Authentication, Imprima
Case studies 2008-03-07
Defending against attacks targeting your users
Increasingly sophisticated attacks aimed at users are a threat to company networks and data. Find out more about threats and solutions with this popular TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand. by Selena Frye
Tags: Webcast, Two-factor Authentication, Attack, Security, Selena Frye
Blog posts 2009-03-17
Rainbow iKey 1000 1.18.17.67 (Windows)
The SafeNet iKey™ 1000 USB-based two-factor authentication token provides a very cost-effective and easy-to-use control for multiple applications and network services, as in Virtual Private Networks VPN, and controls Intranet, Extranet, and Internet access. The iKey 1000 series can also be used in Public Key Infrastructure PKI environments. The...
Tags: USB Controller, Smart Card, Two-factor Authentication, Microprocessor, Microsoft Windows, Token, iKey 1000 Token, Smart Cards, Authentication/Encryption, Digital Security, Security
Software downloads 2003-11-17

Additional Resources

Choosing a remote access authentication scheme
When you implement remote access for your network, you'll have several authentication options to choose from. By understanding the pros and cons of each, you can select the solution that will provide both security and scalability. Almost every business network today has or will have clients connecting to...
Tags: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Microsoft Corp., Deb Shinder, VPNs, SECURITY, remote access, authenticator, Password Authentication Protocol, password, authentication, server, remote access server, MS-CHAP, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Accounting, Authorization, Network, RADIUS, Client, Internet Authentication Service, EAP/TLS EAP/TLS, RADIUS Authentication RADIUS, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition, Network Security, Servers, Networking, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-03-27
Secure Web services with user authentication and digital certificates
Web services continue to dominate the technology landscape, but how secure are they? Many techniques exist for creating secure Web services, and this article explores two approaches involving user authentication and digital certificates.This is the second installment of a three-part article examining techniques used to architect secure Web services. Part...
Tags: Channel management, PRODUCTIVITY, digital certificate, user authentication, Web, Web Method, technique, GUID, Web service
Technical articles 2002-04-29
Configure Cisco routers to use Active Directory authentication -- the Windows side
Did you know that you can leverage the Windows Active Directory username/password database to log in to your Cisco routers and switches? In this two-part series, David Davis walks you through the process. This time, he explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows' Internet Authentication Service IAS. If...
Tags: Cisco Router, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Cisco Systems Inc., Internet Authentication Service, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, authentication, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, router, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, David Davis, Add, Figure M, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2007-05-02
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