This paper discusses the paradox of strong password policies, evaluates several possible solutions, and recommends a password management solution that is cost effective and easy to implement. 

This feature examines the current state of password security and explains why passwords are no longer an effective means of authentication on their own. Uncover viable alternatives, such as two-factor authentication, biometrics and cloud-based IAM services. 

OAuth defeats the password anti-pattern, creating a consistent, flexible identity and policy architecture for web applications, web services, devices, and desktop clients attempting to communicate with Cloud APIs. 

The majority of user authentication schemes today still use userid and password. The burden to users of managing large numbers of userids and passwords has led to proposals for Federated Identity systems, where a single set of credentials can be used to authenticate with several organisations, which have agreed to work together as a federation. 

Although Windows Vista is seen as a failure in the marketplace, it’s a success in the security world. This month, Information Security Magazine goes behind the curtains of Vista as Paget unveils a firsthand account of her experience, exploring why it’s a success that deserves recognition. 

This white paper discusses the important benefits that business IM can provide to any sized organization, the risks that organizations face from unmanaged use of IM. 

This technical brief explains how you can prove the identity of the other party in an e-transaction or exchange of information and also describes why Quest’s Defender is an excellent solution to help you accomplish this. 

This on-demand webcast outlines the steps to building a business case for your identity management program. 

This short podcast discusses controlling IT costs and using security as an enabler for innovation. Listen in as an IBM Security expert suggests ways to ensure the security of information without inhibiting employee productivity. 

Writing a corporate security policy might seem complex, but ultimately it is a collection of many small policies. These ten security policies (or sub-policies) are essential to every organization, regardless of size, location, age, mission, or the product or service produced, and are presented here (in no particular order). 

View this webcast to discover the advantages of a software-based authentication solution and how it can help your organization extend strong authentication to all of your employees, partners and customers in a secure, convenient, cost effective manner. 

Managing privileged accounts requires balancing accessibility and control while ensuring audit capabilities.  Cyber-Ark enables organizations to increase administrator productivity while reducing risk.