The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Related: Why PKI is well-suited to secure the Internet of Things PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. Nonetheless, it is a pivotal chapter in the evolution of digital commerce. Each one of these digital hookups requires PKI and a digital certificate to ensure authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2018

The use of an additional form of authentication to protect the accessing of a sensitive digital system has come a long way over the past decade and a half. An Israeli start-up, Silverfort , is seeking to make a great leap forward in the state-of-the-art of authentication systems. This is what digital transformation is all about.

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Authentication Digital transformation Mobile Technology 154

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Best Practices for Your Digital Transformation Journey. Do you recall when the phrase “Digital Transformation” seemed like just the latest technology buzzword, and it seemed so far off in the future as to be one of those projects for another day? Wed, 02/10/2021 - 06:14. Entire technology roadmaps must be redrawn.

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Digital transformation Cloud Migration Technology Encryption 90

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Tel Aviv, Israel-based Silverfort continues to make inroads into proving the efficacy of its innovative approach to multi-factor authentication, or MFA, in corporate settings. Silverfort is the brainchild of a band of colleagues who toiled together in the encryption branch of Unit 8200 , the elite cybersecurity arm of the Israeli military.

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Authentication Digital transformation IoT Risk 160

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

From the start, two-factor authentication, or 2FA , established itself as a simple, effective way to verify identities with more certainty. Related: A primer on IoT security risks The big hitch with 2FA, and what it evolved into – multi-factor authentication, or MFA – has always been balancing user convenience and security.

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Authentication Digital transformation Software Accountability 174

The Last Watchdog

JULY 21, 2021

And PKI , of course, is the behind-the-scenes authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. As digital transformation has quickened, it has become clear that electronic signatures are destined to become even more pervasively used to conduct business remotely. Achieving high assurance.

Computers and Electronics 269

Computers and Electronics Authentication Digital transformation Internet 269

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. As we press ahead into our digital future, however, we’ll also need to retool the public-key-infrastructure.

Encryption 176

Encryption Artificial Intelligence IoT Data collection 176

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2025

Mandatory encryption of all ePHI. Stricter requirements for identity verification and authentication across all patient touchpoints. Robust Authentication Offers phishing-resistant MFA options (e.g., Supports passwordless authentication for enhanced security without compromising user convenience.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Encryption Authentication Penetration Testing 62

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

Encryption 168

Encryption Firewall Risk IoT 168

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels.

Energy and Utilities 107

Energy and Utilities IoT Artificial Intelligence Backups 107

The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

Modern digital systems simply could not exist without trusted operations, processes and connections. They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Today we’re in the throes of digital transformation. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures. Failure is not an option.

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Computers and Electronics Encryption 214

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resolution #4: Deploy Cloud-Based Security Solutions for Enhanced Security and Simplicity Moving PAM to the cloud enhances security through advanced encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and continuous monitoring.

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Architecture Digital transformation 114

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

First, the identities of any two digital entities – a sensor and a control server, for instance, or even a microservice and a container — must be authenticated, and, second, the data exchanged between any two such digital instances must be encrypted. Nelson: The Japanese government, the U.K.,

IoT 157

IoT Authentication Internet Internet 157

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What Is Encryption Key Management? To keep data safe, it is encrypted and decrypted using encryption keys. Types of Encryption Keys. There are two main types of encryption keys : symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric key encryption uses a single key to both encrypt and decrypt data. brooke.crothers.

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Encryption Digital transformation Insurance IoT 122

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2018

A common thread to just about every deep network breach these days is the failure of the victimized entity to effectively deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA) to at least make it harder for threat actors to access their sensitive systems. LW: What are a few best authentication practices companies should embrace?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Tel Aviv, Israel-based Silverfort continues to make inroads into proving the efficacy of its innovative approach to multi-factor authentication, or MFA, in corporate settings. Silverfort is the brainchild of a band of colleagues who toiled together in the encryption branch of Unit 8200 , the elite cybersecurity arm of the Israeli military.

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Authentication Digital transformation IoT Risk 113

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data madhav Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:39 A sophisticated ransomware gang, Codefinger, has a cunning new technique for encrypting data stored in AWS S3 buckets without traditional ransomware tools. Many regulations and standards mandate strict control over encryption keys.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Encryption Digital transformation Risk 77

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

When the popular streaming audio service went offline globally, last August, we saw a glimpse of just how tenuous digital transformation sometimes can be. If Spotify has an excuse, it is that the complexity of issuing and managing digital certificates has become prodigious. Related: Why it’s vital to secure IoT.

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Digital transformation Encryption Authentication Government 214

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This year the report focuses on the post digital transformation era. In previous years, we have discussed the efforts of businesses to digitally transform their processes to maintain or gain a competitive advantage and many of these transformative technologies involves moving to the cloud.

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Digital transformation Threat Reports Encryption Technology 79

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One could make the argument that Application Programming Interfaces — APIs – are a vital cornerstone of digital transformation. APIs interconnect the underlying components of modern digital services in a very flexible, open way. Related: How a dynamic WAF can help protect SMBs. API complexity. Tool limitations.

Mobile 266

Mobile Penetration Testing IoT Digital transformation 266

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives.

Backups 133

Backups Encryption Data privacy Digital transformation 133

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

PKI and digital certificates were pivotal in the formation of the commercial Internet, maturing in parallel with ecommerce. Digital certificates get issued publicly, by a CA, or privately by an individual company for users and servers. This is how we authenticate human and machine identities and move encrypted data between endpoints.

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Digital transformation eCommerce Internet Internet 230

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2025

The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard in authentication technology, providing a robust framework for secure and convenient access. The newly introduced SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV enables passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication across a wide range of devices.

Passwords 71

Passwords Authentication Digital transformation Government 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 22, 2025

New measures proposed by HHS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Clear definitions to enhance security when accessing sensitive systems. Encryption of ePHI : Protecting electronic health information, even if its intercepted. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use MFA to secure access to sensitive systems.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Cybersecurity Data breaches Encryption 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

According to the Insurance Information Institute , there was a 45-percent increase in identity theft in 2020, and the rapid digital transformation that took place during 2020 would not have helped improve this figure. Authentication also reduces the overall likelihood of compromising information.

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Authentication Insurance Identity Theft Digital transformation 109

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Encrypt "non-public" data both at rest and in motion or use effective alternative compensating controls for information at rest if approved by the CISO in writing. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

Financial Services 62

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS is a component of the Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , the system used to encrypt data, as well as to authenticate individual users and the web servers they log onto. In short, TLS helps preserve the integrity of legitimate digital connections. How TLS works is that there is an encryption point and a decryption point.

Malware 214

Malware Firewall Encryption Digital transformation 214

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

However, in an attempt to be “better” many organizations have leaned heavily on emerging technologies such as cloud, blockchain and IoT – aka digital transformation. However, as digital transformation proves “better” for many aspects, it isn’t proving to be better for security. Reducing Risk and Beating the Hackers.

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Digital transformation Risk Encryption Technology 61

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 13, 2021

Enhanced Privacy and Confidentiality using Thales and Google Workspace Client side-encryption. In a world of digital transformation, cloud providers and enterprises are looking for stronger cloud security and compliance. Google Workspace Client-side encryption. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 06:59. Benefits of the joint solution.

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Encryption Digital transformation Authentication Data breaches 77

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The answer is three-fold: data encryption, strong access controls, and application security. Encrypting data at rest and in transit ensures that sensitive information remains secure even if stolen by cybercriminals. Encryption is critical to data security, rendering stolen data unreadable and unusable to unauthorized parties.

DDOS 62

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. Passwordless authentication. So, whats the alternative? Why Use Passkeys?

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Phishing Passwords Password Management Authentication 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Go Beyond FIDO Standards: Best Practices When Deploying FIDO Security Keys in Enterprise madhav Thu, 02/20/2025 - 06:22 Initially designed for the consumer market, the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) standard aims to replace passwords with more secure authentication methods for online services. While recent versions, like FIDO2.1, standard (i.e.,

Authentication 71

Authentication Passwords Marketing Risk 71

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

APIs are the glue that keeps digital transformation intact and steamrolling forward. APIs have been a cornerstone of our digital economy from the start. Today APIs are empowering companies to speed up complex software development projects – as part of digital transformation. They simply can’t keep up.

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Digital transformation Software Data breaches Authentication 154

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Passwordless Authentication without Secrets! divya Fri, 10/11/2024 - 08:54 As user expectations for secure and seamless access continue to grow, the 2024 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index (DTI) research revealed that 65% of users feel frustrated with frequent password resets.

Authentication 69

Authentication Retail Healthcare Manufacturing 69

The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2018

We’re undergoing digital transformation , ladies and gentlemen. As such, Hudson argues persuasively that the root of the matter comes down to the need for organizations to keep a much closer account of access logons and encryption keys. LW: Can you frame what’s going on with identities when it comes to digital transformation?

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Digital transformation Firewall Mobile Media 133

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 19, 2025

The Future of Authentication: Passwordless Gains Ground The Slow Death of Passwords Password-related frustrations drove 18% of consumers to switch brands in 2025 , up from 16% in 2024. However, adoption of passwordless authentication grew modestly, with 75% of consumers prioritizing it in 2025 (vs. 72% in 2024). 72% in 2024).

Insurance 71

Insurance Banking Authentication Data privacy 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 14, 2019

Digital transformation is driving IT modernization, IoT, and cloud migrations at a record pace in the federal government. The ability to narrow the gap between taking advantage of digital transformation without compromising security was a reoccurring theme at our 2019 annual Data Security Summit on May 1. are discovered.

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Digital transformation Cloud Migration IoT Threat Reports 97