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DEFINITION: Biometric payment is a point of sale (POS) technology that uses biometric authentication to identify the user and authorize the deduction of funds from a bank account. Fingerprint payment, based on fingerscanning, is the most common biometric payment method. Often, the system uses two-factor authentication, in which the finger scan takes the place of the card swipe and the user types in a PIN (personal
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The Technical Complexities and Risks of Public Key Authentication: The Lack of SSH User Key Management in Large Enterprises Today
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While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them.
Posted: 21 May 2012 | Published: 21 May 2012
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10 Essential Security Policies
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Writing a corporate security policy might seem complex, but ultimately it is a collection of many small policies. These ten security policies (or sub-policies) are essential to every organization, regardless of size, location, age, mission, or the product or service produced, and are presented here (in no particular order).
Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011
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ZeuS and Other Malware Threats Force Authentication to ‘Step Out’ Of Band
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This whitepaper examines the current malware threats and today’s best practices for mitigating them. Specifically, this whitepaper will explore the role of out-of-band authentication and transaction-level verification in protecting against online banking fraud.
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012
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Best practice for codes signing certificates
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Privileged Access Management Report Survey Results and Best Practices
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Implementing PCI Compliance with ScriptLogic
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Simplify SSL Certificate Management Across the Enterprise
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Managing SSL Certificates has become a complex task especially for organizations with multiple locations, divisions and increasing Web-based services. In this resource, uncover a five (5) step guide to help you take control on SSL Certificates across the enterprise and key recommendations.
Posted: 07 May 2012 | Published: 07 May 2012
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7 Tips for Achieving Active Directory Compliance
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GroupLogic extends mobile sync support with new activEcho product
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012 | Published: 09 Apr 2012
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The Threat Within: The Case for Zero Trust Access Control
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Posted: 22 May 2012 | Published: 22 May 2012
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TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION DEFINITION (continued): … ID number) as usual. Here's an example of how one fingerprint payment system works:The shopper registers for a biometric program at a store kiosk by presenting valid identification and bank account information. The shopper scans his index finger using the kiosk's fingerscan reader. The store's fingerscan reader encrypts multiple point-to-point measurements of the fingerprint and stores the customer's biometric data and banking information in a centralized database. The shopper now has the option of selecting biometric payment at the point of sale register. If he chooses biometric payment, … Two-factor Authentication definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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