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Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts

Erwood Group

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts Securing online accounts has never been more critical. This is where Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) comes into play.

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How To Use SSH Public Key Authentication

Pure Storage

How To Use SSH Public Key Authentication by Pure Storage Blog Instead of using the same key to decrypt and encrypt connections, public key encryption uses a public and private key. What Is Public Key Authentication? Two keys are generated in public key authentication. The private key can be used to encrypt and decrypt data.

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Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format. The issue lies in that Teams stores authentication tokens in cleartext, meaning that anyone with access to the application’s installation directory can easily steal them. Key Points. This issue affects Windows, Mac, and Linux users.

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New Pure1 Mobile App Features Enhance Security and Storage Optimization

Pure Storage

Managing SafeMode Multi-party Approval with TOTP Authentication First up, we’re introducing the ability to manage SafeMode multi-party approval with TOTP authentication directly from your mobile device. Receive push notifications for new requests, authenticate via external apps or SMS, and access request history.

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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. When users leave a company, administrators can disable their accounts but keep account information in case of future audits. How Does LDAP Work?

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Kerberos vs. NTLM

Pure Storage

Kerberos vs. NTLM by Pure Storage Blog Kerberos and NTLM, two prominent encryption methods, differ fundamentally in their approach to authentication and security. While Kerberos employs a robust third-party authentication system with ticket-based access, NTLM relies on a challenge-response mechanism and hashing techniques.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

This can be a serious threat to authentication systems and other security controls. Information Disclosure: Information disclosure refers to the ability of an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Note that these external interfaces could be subject to authentication and authorization bypass attacks.