New-era authentication key widens trusted access to federal resources
As FIDO2 authentication standards grow in popularity, agencies that still depend on PKI cards need more flexible approaches to authentication, says new report.
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New industry partnership promises to strengthen authentication security
How a joint effort between Okta and AWS offers agencies a more secure approach to managing identity and access on a cloud-based platform.
Tools to help federal agencies move to the cloud
With new demands and new technology pushing agencies to adopt cloud services, identity and access tools are key to ensure compatibility, security and data protection.
Security 2021: Focus on authentication and identity controls
A cybersecurity architect reflects on security lessons from the rush to enable remote workers — and what’s on the radar for federal security chiefs in the new…
Login.gov to be third-party assessed against NIST’s digital identity guidelines
An approval would improve trust in the authentication service and pave the way for more agencies and applications to use it.
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Preparing agencies for the future of identity authentication
While the PIV and CAC programs have been effective authentication tools for agencies, they no longer meet today’s virtual needs.
Government needs digital identity infrastructure now more than ever
Financial institutions might be best positioned to deliver it.
Securing federal remote workers at scale with identity authentication security tools
As more government employees work remotely, agency IT teams can rapidly secure access at scale with cloud-based identity authentication, says a cybersecurity veteran.
Program offering alternatives to CAC could be expanded, Army officials say
Tests of YubiKey tokens and an authenticator app have been encouraging, IT leaders say.
How government agencies can use identity and access controls to modernize IT security
Modern IAM tools allow CIOs to build IT environments that support continuous authentication, securing access to government systems and services.
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