Four out of every five data breaches occur because of exploited or stolen credentials. This key finding from Verizon’s 2013 Data Breach Investigation Report has helped escalate concerns about hacking to critical levels. Richard Clarke, the former National Coordinator for Security, Infrastructure Protection and Counter-terrorism, expressed concerns for U.S. computer networks, critical infrastructure and even […]

Following yet another string of high-profile account hacks, Twitter has ramped up its security with a new, app-based two-factor authentication option. A detailed report from WIRED suggests that the new security measure can provides a comprehensive solution that eliminates the reliance on third parties or verification codes sent via SMS text messages. The new security […]

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Multi-Factor Authentication Market – By Model/Type [Two, Three, Four & Five-Factor], Application & Geography – Forecasts (2012 – 2017)” report to its offering. The global multi-factor authentication market is expected to reach $5.45 billion by 2017 at an estimated compound annual growth of 17.3% from 2012 […]

The simple reality is that no password, regardless of its complexity, is truly immune to attack. Add the fact that each Internet user maintains multiple accounts with banking institutions, email services, retailers and social media – web sites that all too frequently fail to safeguard their servers – it becomes easy to see the shortcomings […]

One-time passcodes, biometrics, smart cards, mobile devices … the list of possible digital authentication technologies is long. Still, usernames and passwords are the pervasive means to access information and conduct transactions on the Web. Consumers, however, are frustrated with the ever-growing list of complicated passwords, images and security questions guarding both high-security transactions like banking […]

Regulatory requirements are pushing strong authentication technologies into enterprises that, in the past, relied only on usernames and passwords. From educational institutions to law enforcement bodies, these new mandates often cause growing pains as a side effect of increased security. Pivot Point Academy, a beauty school with locations in the Chicago area and member schools […]

With a number of high-profile Twitter accounts recently falling victim to attack— a list that includes the The Associated Press, Financial Times, Jeep, The Onion and Burger King— the folks at Twitter have decided to institute two-factor authentication on the popular social media site. As reported by the New York Times, Twitter’s new two-factor authentication will […]

As countries the world over continue to implement electronic government services for citizens, the need to prove identity online is becoming a vital necessity. A white paper from UL Transaction Security details the current state of eID in Europe and the growing number of implementations across the continent. The white paper, “Electronic Identities in Europe,” […]

Two-factor authentication will not only gain in popularity but will be the norm within two years, says Chester Wisniewski, senior security advisor at Sophos. RegardingID’s Gina Jordan spoke with Wisniewski about a Forrester Research report that predicts that two-factor authentication will likely be widespread within two years. Wisniewski feels that widespread may be a bit […]

MarketsandMarkets released a report, “Two & Three Factor Authentication Market- By Model / types (two, three, four & five-factor), Application (Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Government, Defense, Travel & immigration, Consumer Electronics and Commercial Security and by Geography Forecasts (2012 – 2017) that finds that this sector is growing at a CAGR of 17.3% and will […]