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Issues in Compliance for Instant Messaging
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 6
Common Password Attacks: Do You Know How They’ll Steal Your Password?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 10
Attacks Need Access to Happen: Yahoo Users Beware
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 5
Cloud Computing: The “Greener” Solution for Government
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 5
Portable Devices: Be Careful Where You are Storing Your Information
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 4
What is a Domino Web Server Configuration Database?: DOMCFG.NSF Demystified
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 90
What is a One Time Password and How Can it be Useful?
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What is a Domino Web Server Configuration Database?: DOMCFG.NSF Demystified
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 90
Can Single Sign On be improved?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 11
Common Password Attacks: Do You Know How They’ll Steal Your Password?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 10
Issues in Compliance for Instant Messaging
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 6
What is a One Time Password and How Can it be Useful?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 6
Phishing, Spear Phishing & Whaling: Attacks That Are on the Rise
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 6
Attacks Need Access to Happen: Yahoo Users Beware
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 5
Cloud Computing: The “Greener” Solution for Government
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 5
Portable Devices: Be Careful Where You are Storing Your Information
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 4
What does it take for world class technical support?: Tech Support gives some Insight
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Kimberly Johnson
Blog Title PistolStar's Authentication Blog
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Issues in Compliance for Instant Messaging
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Compliance is always a large concern, especially with attacks and data breaches increasing. It is important to understand the industry and regulatory requirements that need to be enforced within your corporation and security environment. One area that experts are beginning to see as an issue is instant messaging. This is ... [read] Keywords: instant messaging security
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Common Password Attacks: Do You Know How They’ll Steal Your Password?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Just like we have multiple ways to secure our passwords, hackers have multiple ways to steal them right out from underneath us. Passwords are so valuable to us, some can hardly imagine letting one slip into the wrong hands. So the main question is how do you protect yourself? The key ... [read] Keywords: password
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Attacks Need Access to Happen: Yahoo Users Beware
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Recently 1,000s of attacks have been occurring involving Yahoo mail and their users, and that is just one proxy that has been recorded. Brute force attacks are being used to steal users’ credentials and access their email accounts to conduct spamming attacks. With the future of Authentication Trends showing an ... [read] Keywords: email
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Cloud Computing: The “Greener” Solution for Government
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Upon visiting apps.gov, out of curiosity about what exactly cloud computing is, I came across the video showing the new plans the government has in store. Typically known as a huge overwhelming IT "creature", the government is planning on changing their ways, in regards to IT systems. Currently the government is ... [read] Keywords:
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Portable Devices: Be Careful Where You are Storing Your Information
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
160,000 portable devices are misplaced in Chicago taxicabs every year. Although this seems like a random fact, it should be a rude awakening for those of you who have portable devices, which contain almost all of your business and personal information. Just imagine for a minute that you lose your Blackberry ... [read] Keywords: blackberry
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What is a Domino Web Server Configuration Database?: DOMCFG.NSF Demystified
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Whether you realize it or not, accessing a protected resource or web page that is hosted by a Domino server more than likely involves a login display that is stored and run from a domcfg.nsf.  Let’s start by breaking down the name domcfg.nsf.  The beginning, domcfg, is short for Domino ... [read] Keywords: domino database server
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What is a One Time Password and How Can it be Useful?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
A One Time Password (OTP) is a password that is only valid for a single session or transaction.  This technology eliminates the need to save or remember any passwords.  It provides stronger security than a static password because after it has been captured, the intruder will not be able to ... [read] Keywords: password security
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Can Single Sign On be improved?
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Single Sign On (SSO) is the concept of an end-user needing one username and password pair to gain access to multiple data sensitive resources.  SSO provides a tremendous ROI (return on investment) as having one password to remember, significantly reduces the involvement of helpdesk personnel in the maintenance of passwords, ... [read] Keywords: password
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What does it take for world class technical support?: Tech Support gives some Insight
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
Many Technical Support departments get a reputation for delivering sub-standard support.  Many support personnel can’t wait to move out of the department and on to something they think is more rewarding and exciting.  Why is this?  Perhaps it’s because providing excellent technical support takes a certain kind of drive, stamina ... [read] Keywords:
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Phishing, Spear Phishing & Whaling: Attacks That Are on the Rise
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 7:00p   Kimberly Johnson
With security breaches occurring constantly, some of the ones to look out for are the email attacks coming into your mailbox. Currently attacks such as phishing, spear phishing, and whaling are on the rise. In order to bring light to these attacks, it is key to understand what they are, ... [read] Keywords: email security




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