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May 22, 2013

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Password Authentication Protocol
ALSO CALLED: PAP DEFINITION: Short for Password Authentication Protocol, the most basic form of authentication, in which a user's name and password are transmitted over a network and compared to a table of name-password pairs. Typically, the passwords stored in the table are encrypted. The Basic Authentication feature built into the HTTP protocol uses PAP. See it used with reports on security. Contrast with CHAP.
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The Essentials of OAuth: Key to BYOD sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can create a consistent, flexible identity and policy architecture for web apps, web services, devices, and clients communicating with cloud APIs. Posted: 13 May 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Application Programming Interfaces \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authorization \| Cloud Security \| Identity Management \| Mobile Workers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Security Tokens \| Web Application Security

Hot Tips for Securing Your Wireless Network sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Everyone from the home user to the corporate enterprise needs to secure their Wi-Fi network. This white paper offers 11 tips for securing your Wi-Fi network, including encryption, password management, and more. Posted: 07 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Encryption Standards \| Network Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Home Networks \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Routers \| Wireless Security \| Wireless Systems

PowerBroker Password Safe: Security, Compliance, Productivity sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation TRIAL SOFTWARE: Uncover how PowerBroker Password Safe can help you secure access to privileged accounts, effectively preventing intentional or accidental harm and malicious activity that can be devastating to your business. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Premiered: 29 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \| HIPAA Compliance \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Password Synchronization \| Passwords \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Protecting against modern password cracking sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Thesis series explains just how insecure passwords are and offers advice on alternative methods of security. Posted: 24 Apr 2013 \| Published: 24 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Password Synchronization \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Ten Steps to Better, Stronger Passwords sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to discover 10 steps to better, stronger passwords that will keep your critical data safe and secure. Posted: 08 Oct 2012 \| Published: 08 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Best Practices

10 Essential Security Policies sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: 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: 12 May 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Firewall Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Passwords \| Privacy Rights \| Security Policies \| Security Standards

Contextual Authentication: A Multi-factor Approach sponsored by PortalGuard WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper offers a few solutions for remaining efficient without sacrificing security. It provides an explanation on the midpoint between better password policies and two-factor authentication processes. Your data deserves the utmost protection, access this white paper now so you can ensure security. Posted: 17 Aug 2012 \| Published: 17 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Configuration Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| SAML \| SQL \| User Experience \| Web Services

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) - the Essential Guide sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces identity federation and the predominant standard, Security Assertion Markup Language, or SAML, to a non-technical audience. Describes why standards like SAML are necessary for implementing scalable, secure federated identity across organizational boundaries. And more! Posted: 14 Sep 2011 \| Published: 14 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| SAML \| Security Architectures \| Security Systems \| SSO \| Web Identities

Unified and Intelligent Identity and Access Management sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover an intelligent, unified approach to identity and access management. Learn how to simplify provisioning, single sign-on, role management, multifactor authentication, privileged account management, and password management. See how you can enhance security—and improve user and IT productivity. Posted: 08 Jul 2011 \| Published: 08 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Security

Presentation Transcript: Instrumenting Cloud Apps for 360 Visibility and Access Control sponsored by Intel PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: User provisioning is a serious problem for enterprises looking to lower the administrative burdens of account management, while also trying to reduce risk. Jesper Tohmo, CTO of Nordic Edge, will cover user provisioning topics that are affecting the security cloud applications. Posted: 20 May 2011 \| Published: 20 May 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Password Authentication Protocol

Defender 5: The Right Way to Prove, Identify and Establish Trust sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: The Quest Software technical brief -- “The Right Way to Prove Identity and Establish Trust” -- explains how to verify an employee’s identity at log in. You'll also learn how Quest Defender gives your organization more control than ever over who has access to systems, applications and data - going well beyond a simple log-in name and password. Posted: 14 Feb 2011 \| Published: 11 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Identity Management Software \| Network Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Risk Management \| Synchronous Data Link Control Protocol

Defender 5: The Right Way to Prove, Identify and Establish Trust sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Are you certain each person accessing your network resources is who they say they are? In this Quest technical brief, learn how Defender 5 gives you more control over who has access to resources, applications and data – well beyond a simple login name and password. Defender 5. Posted: 03 Nov 2010 \| Published: 03 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Security

An Overview and Competitive Analysis of the One-Time Password (OTP) Market sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: The landscape of the OTP market is changing as more organizations are searching for convenient solutions such as mobile authenticators. Growth in the market will center on providing these types of alternative mobile solutions for end-users. Read this paper to find out so much more. Posted: 14 Oct 2010 \| Published: 14 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Interoperability \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Personal Information Management Software \| Security Management

Why Passwords Aren't Strong Enough: Making the Case for Strong Two-Factor Authentication sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we will examine the need for two-factor authentication and explore the return on investment that can be realized in order to help organizations make an informed decision when contemplating their strategic move toward stronger security. Posted: 30 Aug 2010 \| Published: 30 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Remote Access Protocols \| Remote Access Security \| Risk Management \| ROI \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats

The Business Case for Tokenization sponsored by Patrick Townsend Security Solutions PODCAST: Tokenizing data eases compliance and saves money. In this podcast, Patrick Townsend, Townsend Security Founder and CTO, explains how tokenization and encryption differ, and how making it part of your data security strategy decreases your chance of data loss, saves you time and hassles. Posted: 09 Aug 2010 \| Premiered: Aug 9, 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Security Management

Password Management Best Practices sponsored by Hitachi ID Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This document describes and justifies password management best practices as applied in medium to large organizations. It offers reasoned guidance to IT decision makers when they set security policy and design network infrastructure that includes passwords. Posted: 03 Jun 2010 \| Published: 03 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Password Synchronization \| Passwords

Password Management Project Roadmap sponsored by Hitachi ID Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: As today’s organizations deploy an ever-growing number of complex systems, password management problems choke help desk systems, cause expensive delays and lost productivity, and threaten to compromise security. This document will guide you through the entire life of a successful password management project. Posted: 03 Jun 2010 \| Published: 03 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Password Synchronization \| Passwords

Defining Identity Management sponsored by Hitachi ID Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This document defines the components of identity management, starting with the underlying business challenges of managing user identities and entitlements across multiple systems and applications. Identity management functions are defined in the context of these challenges. Posted: 02 Jun 2010 \| Published: 02 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management

Top Eight Do's and Don'ts of Managing Access Control in the Windows/AD Environment sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: This tech brief presents eight recommendations to help you proactively address the difficulties of access control in a Microsoft-centric environment, and avoid the common pitfalls, risks and costs. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Database Security \| File Server Software \| Identity Management \| IT Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management

Integrating Unix and Linux Systems with Active Directory sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Microsoft Active Directory has always proven ideal in providing secure access of users to all systems in an enterprise using the Windows platform. Unfortunately, by itself, AD can't provide the same level of security, compliance, and scalability to Unix, Linux, and Java systems. Quest Software can bridge that gap. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Java \| Linux \| Open Source \| Operating Systems \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| SSO \| UNIX \| Windows

Enterprise Single Sign-On The Holy Grail of Computing sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: In today's enterprise, IT managers are faced with the growing challenge of keeping track of multiple passwords and system identities. In this document, we'll discuss how Quest approaches enterprise single sign-on and a unique solution that addresses nearly all facets of the challenges. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| IT Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Security Software \| SSO

PortalGuard: Strengthening Authentication to Adapt to Changing Circumstances™ sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: PortalGuard is a password authentication and security solution that allows end-users to authenticate and manage a portal password directly from a Web browser, while providing administrators with functionality to meet or exceed their security objectives. Posted: 26 Aug 2009 \| Published: 26 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Indexing (Information Management) \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management Software \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices

Portal Authentication: A Balancing Act Between Security, Usability & Compliance sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the problems with current authentication systems and the drivers that should be motivating organizations of all sizes to improve their access controls. Posted: 26 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Portals \| Regulatory Compliance \| Usability Testing

Authentication in the Enterprise: Current and Changing Requirements sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication. Posted: 25 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Regulatory Compliance

Identity Simplification and Consolidation through Virtualization and Synchronization sponsored by Agilysys-Sun Technology Solutions WHITE PAPER: You'll want to read this paper if simplifying your company's identity and access management (IAM) infrastructures are on your agenda. Directory virtualization provides new opportunities to move towards this goal by abstracting disparate sources of identity data and presenting them in a unified fashion. Read on for details and more information. Posted: 09 Mar 2009 \| Published: 09 Mar 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Server Virtualization \| VMware

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