Category: Security

Most of us have accepted that passwords are an insecure form of authentication — and, worse still, downright clunky. But that triggers a question: If passwords aren’t the answer, what is? For now, the answer may be multifactor authentication (MFA). Multifactor Authentication Adds a Critical Layer of Defense MFA uses…

Managing an application security program is always a multifaceted endeavor. Whether you’re a small startup or an international enterprise, a successful program involves more than just scanning for vulnerabilities. As IBM Security’s Florin Coada explained in his Think 2019 presentation, managing application risk requires a clear vision on objectives, education…

You’ve just been hired as an architect in an up-and-coming startup. The company has the most brilliant and innovative idea for a smart device that will make you all rich. Your job description is very interesting, and your first mission is to ensure that what the company builds is secure.…

You’ve worked hard to get the right security policies and best practices in place, yet more than half of your employees fail to take even the most basic security precautions in their everyday work. Your organization’s future is at unnecessary risk because senior decision-makers don’t understand the need to pay…