A report led by the National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency suggested that multifactor authentication, or MFA, in organizations must have clearer definitions and security properties in order
MoreIn the ever-evolving cyber security landscape, moving to a more secure zero trust system is key for protecting data, according to Keith Nakasone, federal strategist at VMware. The concept of zero trust is built
MoreFederal cybersecurity leaders have moved to adopt zero trust principles and pursued investments in data protection technology after the release of Executive Order 14028, according to the findings of a joint Zettaset-MeriTalk survey.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has urged private sector organizations to help raise public awareness about two-factor authentication as a method to strengthen the security of online accounts. CISA said Monday
MoreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to roll out a tokens-based approach to user authentication as the department continues to implement telework operations. Paul Cunningham said that the VA has
MoreThe National Security Agency (NSA) has published a review of mechanisms to consider when applying multifactor authentication (MFA). The guidance, titled “Cybersecurity Information Sheet Selecting and Safely Using Multifactor Authentication Solutions,” tackles
MoreThe Defense Department is modifying common access cards into personnel identity verification cards designed to help validate the identity of cardholders, Federal News Radio reported Friday. Andy Seymour, DoD’s public key infrastructure
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A new Deltek report predicts that the Defense Department‘s efforts to implement the Joint Information Environment will open opportunities for industry providers of on-premise data center services and software-as-a-service platforms. The company’s “Defense IT: Priorities and Strategies,
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The Office of Personnel Managementâs inspector general has assessed OPMâs compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act and found that over 18 of its information technology systems operate without valid authorizations. OPM IG said
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has introduced six new pilot projects that seek to secure and facilitate online access to local and state government services through multi-factor authentication and other identity-based
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