NIST updates federal PIV standards to better align with FIPS 201
This week, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued revisions to two of its special publications which…
multifactor authentication
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Google introduces passkeys for users at high risk of cyberattacks
Google users now have the option to use passkeys for account security in signing up for its Advanced Protection Program…
Cybercriminals exploit lack of MFA use by aid groups
Humanitarian organizations in the Middle East are being targeted by cyberattacks likely coming from supporters of the Houthi rebels, an…
Badge and Cisco Duo launch hardware-independent MFA tool
Badge Inc., a digital privacy firm founded by MIT cryptographers, is teaming up with Cisco Duo to introduce a hardware-independent…
AWS adds passkey MFA for root and IAM users
A blog from Amazon Web Services (AWS) says the company is adding passkeys to the list of supported multi-factor authentication…
Nametag patents method for solving user lockouts during MFA resets
Resetting a password for an account with multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled can often lead to challenges that sometimes require users…
MFA and passwordless authentication effective against growing identity threats
A new identity security trends report from the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) highlights the challenges companies continue to face…
Third-party authentication coming to Microsoft Entra ID in public preview
In an effort to bolster security measures for user identities, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is…
MFA providers announce new platforms, contracts, partnerships
Several MFA providers have announced new products and partnerships. Token is launching its next gen biometric Token Ring. Innovations Solutions…
1Kosmos launches biometric CSP managed service, joins Carahsoft GSA schedule
Identity proofing and password authentication provider 1Kosmos has announced the introduction of its new credential service provider (CSP) managed service….
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