Entries Tagged as 'Authenitication'
When I read the story about the bank in Bullit County, Ky, the first thing that came to my mind was multifactor authentication. If the bank had employed a second factor of authentication, such as biometrics or smart card, they would never have lost the $415,000.00.
Identity Management Lessons from Sarah Palin
Posted By Bill Nelson
September 19, 2008| IDM , AutheniticationBy now, many of you have already heard about the hacking of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's Yahoo e-mail account earlier this week (on or about Tuesday 9/16/2008). One of the big benefits of an Identity Management solution is that it provides end-users with a way to update their own data and reset their own passwords. But just like everything else, there has to be a careful balance between security and convenience.
Identity Synchronization Between Unix and Windows
Posted By Scott Heger
January 15, 2007| Authenitication , Unix , WindowsEnterprise applications and network operating system environments often employ disparate, heterogeneous information security models -- which can lead to inefficiencies through redundant administration. The simple task of authentication is a widely varying experience in most enterprise environments.