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What’s next for multifactor authentication in the Defense Department
The threat landscape is incredibly dynamic and today’s technology must support a stronger approach.
By Dan Conrad
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What new email security standards mean for federal agencies
An understanding and implementation of specific authentication steps could help make fake and malicious “government” emails a cyberthreat of the past.
By David Wagner, Zix
Russian election assault poses quandary for 2018 campaigns
Candidates running in 2018 are scared of email hacks and elaborate misinformation schemes like the ones Russia used to disrupt the 2016 campaign, and many candidates say they’re concerned they can’t rely on Congress or the White House for advice, or protection.
The authentication solution government has been slow to adopt
Inexpensive, but secure “U2F” (universal second factor) USB keys remains mostly absent from federal employee keychains.
By Rob Pegoraro
Audit finds weaknesses in DOE cybersecurity
Despite longstanding federal requirements for multifactor authentication, the Department of Energy’s procedures still have weaknesses, according to the department’s Office of Inspector General.
By Michael Peck
More people are using federal websites; and more hate them
Citizen interaction with federal websites is up, while satisfaction is down, according to Forrester Consulting.
By Michael Peck