Identity management and access control
Identity management and access control are integral in maintaining data security. Here you'll find information on passwords, authentication and Web access control.
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Identity management and access control start with authentication, and integral part of the network security infrastructure. Good two-factor and multi-factor authentication policies and procedures are foundations of a strong security framework.
Password and user ID management can be a source of major frustration and expense for many IT departments.
Network access control allows only compliant and trusted endpoint devices, such as PCs, servers, and PDAs, onto the network, restricting the access of noncompliant devices, and thereby limiting the potential damage from emerging security threats and risks.
Remote access security is now built into many operating systems, because most organizations need to access corporate IT services from outside the office walls. The most common method for securing remote Internet connections is a VPN. VPN protocols are built into many OSs and can be implemented in their most basic forms at low cost.
Access control is the ability to permit or deny the use of a particular resource by a particular entity. Web access control is specifically applied to digital resources. For example, a private text document on a computer, which only certain users should be able to read.
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VeriSign's Trust Seal is said to drive consumer preference by distinguishing trusted from untrusted sites. Now lesser-known businesses with websites that do not require SSL Certificates will be able to increase confidence, traffic and transactions by simply displaying the Trust Seal.
Knowledge-based authentication causes possible privacy breaches though remains a security measure for anti-fraud.
The provider of two-factor authentication services is adding voiceprint identification to its security portfolio. The third-factor authentication method provides increased security to critical systems.
Australia’s Queensland Police Service is the first police force in the country to internally adopt Gemalto’s Protiva family of solutions to provide an innovative solution that strengthens access security and enhances operation management.
IAM security has seen steady growth since 2009 due to the many changes in the work force. In this tip, Randall Gamby discusses which IAM technologies look the most promising for the year 2010.
