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.
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.
Government needs digital identity infrastructure now more than ever
Financial institutions might be best positioned to deliver it.
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.
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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.
White House updates identity, credential and access management policy
The Trump administration is revising how agencies should conduct identity proofing, establish digital identities and adopt processes for authentication and access control.
Should agencies pilot zero trust now?
Many have successfully implemented elements of ZT, but at least one security expert cautioned waiting until they have a handle on all their data.
Consider these three things when developing an insider threat program, experts say
Some basics from the panel at Forcepoint's Cybersecurity Leadership Forum.