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Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
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RSA expands authentication footprint with four major security firms

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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RSA has announced authentication partnerships with the likes of CyberArk, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and VMware.
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How the future will blur the lines of authentication & identity management

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged stolen or weak passwords.
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1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.
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Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
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US research team takes biometric scanning to heart

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method of biometric scanning that uses heart scans for authentication.
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Okta enhances its Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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The announcement came at the company's annual Oktane conference in Las Vegas, which saw record attendance figures of over 2500 people.
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Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.
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Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.
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WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.
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Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches

Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.
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Kaseya launches new two-factor security platform for MSPs

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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Kaseya has launched a new custom-built security platform for MSPs, built in part due to increasing cyber attacks from APT10.
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Interview: The dark side of biometrics - why social engineering could destroy security

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Biometric technology may not be suitable for financial institutions due to security concerns and the risk of social engineering.
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NEC makes hearable tech prototype for 'safer authentication'

Wed, 24th May 2017
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NEC develops 'hearable' technology using ear characteristics for password-free authentication. Prototype includes motion sensor and GPS.
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Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.
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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.