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What is Authentication vs. Authorization? The Main Differences

Citrix

Authentication and authorization are essential processes of identity and access management. While the terms are often used interchangeably, authentication and authorization fill different functions. The Main Differences first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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SIA New Member Profile: Enterprise Security, Inc.

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Enterprise Security, Inc. ESI) is a systems integration company specializing in completely integrated, innovative security management systems. Emens, chief operating officer at Enterprise Security, Inc., about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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LDAP vs. Active Directory: What’s the Difference?

Pure Storage

by Pure Storage Blog When you have multiple operating systems and devices connected together, you need a centralized directory service to control authentication and authorization. Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s database of policies, users, and devices authorized to access the network. What Is a Directory Service?

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What is Zero Trust Architecture?

Pure Storage

Zero trust is not a product, service, or technology; rather it’s a strategy and standard, and one that more enterprises are adopting in place of outdated security approaches. In this article, we’ll discuss what ZTA is, why it’s augmenting traditional perimeter network security, and how to implement it.

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ASIS International and Security Industry Association Announce Conference Lineup for Security LeadHER 2024

Security Industry Association

The 2024 Security LeadHER event, hosted by SIA and ASIS and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, will gather hundreds of industry leaders June 24-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Security LeadHER 2024 will be held June 24-25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona. ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER

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Remote Access Without VPN: Is It Secure?

Citrix

VPNs have long been a security standard for secure access to corporate applications. Organizations began using VPN services at a time when the digital world was far less complex, however, and today, VPNs are far from secure. This blog post … The post Remote Access Without VPN: Is It Secure?

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The Key to Modern Access Control: How Biometric Solutions Can Offer Both Security and Convenience

Security Industry Association

Meeting the security challenges of modern office environments is a complex and long-standing issue for many organizations. However, with greater flexibility come increasing security demands – both in and outside the office. Employers and employees alike are more conscious about privacy and security than ever before.