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Authentication

ALSO CALLED: Password Authentication, User Authentication, 3 Factor Authentication, Network Authentication, Carrier Access Codes, Remote Authentication, User ID, 2 Factor Authentication, Carrier Identification Codes, Access Authentication, Two-factor Authentication, Access Codes, 3-factor Authentication, and 2-factor Authentication
DEFINITION: Authentication is the process of determining whether someone or something is, in fact, who or what it is declared to be. In private and public computer networks (including the Internet), authentication is commonly done through the use of logon passwords. Knowledge of the password is assumed  … 
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Countdown – Top 5 Technologies on the Leading Edge of Authentication
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
PODCAST: In this podcast, Mark Diodati of Burton Group will count down his top five leading edge authentication technologies, including authentication as a service, personal portable security devices, and the credit card OTP form factor.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 21 Jul 2008
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Ensuring Security and Compliance through Policy-based Networking
sponsored by AEP Networks
WHITE PAPER: This paper defines Policy-based networking, and shows how it helps organizations meet the most stringent compliance needs while eliminating the risks and vulnerabilities that can compromise company information.
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2006
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Oracle Advanced Security Technical White Paper
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WHITE PAPER: Oracle Advanced Security provides transparent, standards-based security that protects data on the network, on disk and on backup media.
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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z Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge
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SOFTWARE LISTING: The Cisco® Aironet® 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point or Bridge is an 802.11g access point and bridge that provides high-speed and cost-effective wireless connectivity between multiple fixed or mobile networks and clients.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Strong Authentication: Securing Identities and Enabling Business
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the ways that strong authentication solutions can protect sensitive company data and help companies achieve compliance, bring in more business, and reduce costs.
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Continuing IT Excellence by Simplifying Remote Desktop Access
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CASE STUDY: Through GoToMyPC Corporate we provide not just better service to citizens but much more timely delivery of services. The mission of Fulton County's Department of Information Technology is to provide public services to county constituents by leverag...
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006
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They Can't Steal What You Don't Have: Smart Security Choices for Mobile Workers
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WHITE PAPER: Laptops are an essential tool for many mobile workers, but they can also pose a significant security threat for organizations due to the confidential information often housed on them. Citrix Online recently conducted a comprehensive survey on the s...
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Multi-factor Authentication: Adding Business Value to Compliance
sponsored by Arcot Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast to learn about the business and security benefits that your company can get from multi-factor authentication.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Role Based Access Control for .NET Applications
sponsored by Novalys
WHITE PAPER: The objective of this document is to provide the reader with useful information about designing and creating a Role Based Access Control system (RBAC) and this system provides three types of features: Authentication, Authorization and Audit.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 02 Jul 2008
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AUTHENTICATION DEFINITION (continued): …  to guarantee that the user is authentic. Each user registers initially (or is registered by someone else), using an assigned or self-declared password. On each subsequent use, the user must know and use the previously declared password. The weakness in this system for transactions that are significant (such as the exchange of money) is that passwords can often be stolen, accidentally revealed, or forgotten.

For this reason, Internet business and many other transactions require a more stringent … 
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