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Feb 11, 2012

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Two-factor Authentication
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 … Definition continues below.
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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: 26 May 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Firewall Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Passwords \| Privacy Rights \| Security Policies \| Security Standards

Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Authentication Solutions sponsored by PhoneFactor WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you choose the two-factor solution that is right for your business. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Biometrics \| Password Management \| Security Best Practices \| Smart Cards \| SMS \| TCO

How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud sponsored by ThreatMetrix WHITE PAPER: How Device Identification Defeats Online Fraud: See how next generation device identification can result in fewer chargebacks, lower costs, and more revenue. Posted: 08 Nov 2011 \| Published: 08 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Fraud Protection \| Identity Management \| Internet Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Protecting Corporate Data in the "BYOD" Environment sponsored by Apperian, Inc. WHITE PAPER: While BYOD offers many benefits to your business, it is imperative that you insure the integrity of your corporate assets. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Authentication \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| TCO \| Wireless Security

Securing Microsoft Exchange 2010 with VeriSign Authentication Services sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This guide from VeriSign Authentication Services will help take the guesswork out of implementing SSL for Exchange 2010, making it easier than ever to get the SSL certificate you need for a successful and secure Exchange implementation, and to take advantage of powerful capabilities such as Subject Alternative Names (SANs). Posted: 26 Oct 2011 \| Published: 26 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Certificate Authorities \| Email Security \| Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 \| Security Management \| SSL

Advanced Authentication Methods: Software vs Hardware sponsored by CA Technologies. WEBCAST: View this webcast to discover the advantages of a software-based authentication solution and how it can help your organization extend strong authentication to all of your employees, partners and customers in a secure, convenient, cost effective manner. Posted: 01 Jul 2011 \| Premiered: 01 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Identity Management \| Password Management \| Security Hardware \| Security Software \| Security Tokens

Why Passwords Aren't Strong Enough: Making the Case for Strong Authentication sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: With today’s advanced threat landscape and the increased value placed on information, relying on static passwords is no longer enough. This resource explores the need to strong authentication and the ROI benefits you can gain. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Password Management \| ROI \| Security Management \| Security Threats

CISO Briefing: How Security Can Enable Top IT Priorities for 2011 sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: This white paper will tell you why Enterprise Access Management can keep your business network more secure than other security tools, and will also help a CIO and CISO work together to achieve their top security goals. Posted: 13 Jun 2011 \| Published: 13 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| CIOs \| CISOs \| Data Centers \| Data Security \| Security Policies

Configuring Security in SQL Server sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This document focuses on each level of security, starting at the server level and working our way down to database objects such as Server Security, Database Security, Schema Security and Object Security. Posted: 10 Feb 2009 \| Published: 10 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Encryption \| Data Entry \| Databases \| Security \| SQL Server

FoxT Enterprise Access Management sponsored by FoxT WHITE PAPER: Uncover an enterprise access management approach that can help strengthen security, enforce compliance and streamline administration across the entire enterprise. View now to explore its four essential elements including centralized administration, contextual authentication, adaptive authorization, and automated audit and compliance reporting. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

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, …
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