Hardware-Based 2FA into PCs
Hardware-based two-factor authentication (2FA) is a powerful security measure that provides an additional layer of protection beyond traditional usernames and passwords. By requiring both something you know (password) and something you have (physical device), hardware-based 2FA significantly decreases the chances of unauthorized access. This is more secure than simply using a single factor to authenticate.…
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What DoD Contractors need to do while we wait for CMMC 2.0
The Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment recently issued a long-awaited overhaul to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The DoD introduced CMMC 2.0, which streamlines the CMMC program via a significant set of updates, including: Lowering the number of CMMC levels from 5 to 3 …
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Best XyLoc Alternative – GateKeeper Proximity
Looking to lock workstations automatically when users leave? GateKeeper’s “walk-away lock” mechanism maximizes user productivity while increasing computer security. If you’re looking for the best XyLoc alternative, check out the Capterra comparison page for XyLoc and GateKeeper. Login to your workstation using a token. Simply tap to login, just like with an RFID card. For…
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Thin Client 2FA using GateKeeper Proximity
Thin Client 2FA Access with GateKeeper Proximity. 2FA thin client access is crucial for any good security infrastructure. But protecting access to thin clients and RDP isn’t always straight-forward. The GateKeeper 2FA Client application (installed on end user computers) authenticates end users into thin clients running Windows with the proper requirements. This process ONLY authenticates…
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How the ENIGMA Cipher was Hacked in World War 2
The iconic ENIGMA machine was widely used during World War 2 by the German military and thought to be uncrackable. But, the incredible story of how the ENIGMA cipher code was hacked involved brute forcing, an insider threat, human error, and even just plain luck (bad luck for the other side). The Insider Threat that…
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How Faster Authentication and Auto-logouts Help Patient Care
In the field of medical care, efficiency and efficacy are paramount. Patients need to receive the very best care promptly — something which will, in turn, reduce costs and improve satisfaction. But this is difficult, especially in these demanding times. Giving care providers a means to quickly and securely login to workstations and software platforms…
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Thin Client Benefits
Modern businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve IT effectiveness and cost-efficiency. IT hardware budgets have fallen on average in the last two years, from 35% of total IT budget in 2019 to only 31% in 2021. What’s more, IT departments now expect more from their solutions at a more amenable price…
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History of the Password
The Evolution of the Password Throughout History Every few months, banks, our company’s IT department, email clients and certain apps remind us to change our passwords. And when we do, some systems even assess the level of difficulty of our new passwords, telling us if our new password is weak or strong. We’re also told…
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Why Password Change Requirements are Bad
Is your password policy to change passwords every so often? 90 days? According to NIST, the FTC, Microsoft, and other leading organizations, required password changes might be a bad idea for both security and convenience. Forced password changes wasn’t a bad idea. But relying on end users to frequently change their passwords leads to the…
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