In our first post in this series, we talked about authentication: verifying whether someone is who he or she claims to be. In many instances, this is where system administrators call it a day, by giving all verified users equal access to network resources. But there is much to be gained by continuing to apply … More After authentication comes authorisation and access control
Have you ever had the feeling that your mom was the strictest parent in the world? Clean your room! Wash the dishes! I expect you to be home by 9pm! Those are only a few examples of the sometimes annoying rules we had to follow daily, especially as teenagers. Despite that, we always knew that … More Mother’s Day comparison: Which nation has the strictest moms?
123456. password. 12345678. qwerty. 12345. All of the above, so easy to remember, so quick to type, so conveniently effortless to manage, represent five of the most common passwords used … today. Despite of the fact that more people than ever understand that cybercrime is a growing threat and that data breaches are commonplace, poor … More Passwords are out: Passphrases are in!
Authentication may sound like a very complicated concept, but it’s quite simple: a way of showing that you are who you say you are. In the offline world this process is simple and universal. Most countries have well-documented procedures by which you can get a passport that demonstrates your identity wherever you go in the … More Authentication 101
Health information is both super personal and critical. After all, if your bank accounts are breached, it may creep you out and you might even lose money, but such losses are often insured. If your health information gets hacked, that targets you directly, physically, possibly in ways that insurance can’t fix. If scammers start changing … More Cybersecurity checkup: New Ponemon study reveals how healthcare sector is doing
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