GATEKEEPER BLOG

Authentication Methods

March 31, 2021

What is an Authentication Method? Authentication is a security mechanism that requires predetermined evidence (factor) before being granted authorization to a system. 2FA is consists of two different required authentication…

Preventing Man-in-the-Middle Attacks with GateKeeper.

March 6, 2021

Prevent man-in-the-middle attacks using GateKeeper 2FA. Using a 2-factor authentication solution prevents malicious actors from successfully executing a man-in-the-middle attack, even if a password is stolen. The thief would still…

What is Authentication Intent?

February 10, 2021

Authentication intent is a specific action required by the user intending to login. IT admins also use intent to reduce unintended login risks. Examples of requiring authentication intent include typing…

How to set up 2FA Key – GateKeeper Enterprise

December 7, 2020

Set up GateKeeper Enterprise 2FA key on your end user computers using the directions below. Choose your login option (PIN, touch, Enter) and also your lock method. Please make sure…

What’s the difference between lock, switch user, and sign out?

July 9, 2020

GateKeeper Authentication lock options. Windows 10 has three options when the user leaves the computer with their GateKeeper token: lock, switch user, and sign out. GateKeeper proximity lock allows either…

Phishing Attacks Explained.

April 4, 2020

A phishing attack is a fraudulent effort by a cybercriminal to steal a victim’s credentials (username and password) or other sensitive information such as credit card numbers. The main method…

GateKeeper Integrates with Active Directory for Easy User On-boarding

January 12, 2020

GateKeeper Hub, which is the centralized management solution for GateKeeper Enterprise, can be connected to your on-premise or Azure Active Directory to help in on-boarding users on to the GateKeeper…

3 Sectors that Benefited Most from Identity Management Software

December 3, 2019

The pace at which modern technologies advance is nothing short of impressive. Companies are able to gather and analyze more information and generate actionable insights of better quality. That said,…