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Beyond VPNs: Zero-Trust Approach To Security - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics, cyber security, password free
Remote work is the present. Over 97% of workers prefer working remotely, and more employers are starting to embrace remote work. However, for cyber security leaders, remote work means more cyber security risks. Traditionally, IT professionals relied on VPNs to safely give employees access to company data and apps. However, VPNs are no longer suitable...
US Government’s Critical Move To Bolster Cyber Security - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics, cyber security
After a slew of cyber security attacks since late 2021 on top US companies and federal agencies, the House Appropriations has made the critical decision to fund additional cyber security initiatives. Data breaches and theft are a serious problem that has plagued organizations and individuals alike, especially government institutions. This move is a potentially transformational...
iOS 16’s Latest Features Offer Better Customizability, Convenience, And SafetyPasswordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics, cyber security
Apple has rolled out a new version of the iPhone’s operating system, the iOS 16. The latest version offers better innovations in design, customization, accessibility, and security with passwordless authentication. Customizable Lock Screen The iOS16 now allows for more customizable lock screens. Users can now set up a different wallpaper for their lock screen and...
Open Banking API Security Risks And Standards -Only Banking - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics, cyber security
Open banking is a logical innovation in response to the increased reliance on online banking and use of e-commerce throughout the world. While open banking offers numerous benefits, it also comes with cyber security risks for consumers and financial institutions. As more countries move to embrace open banking, here’s what you need to know about...
Data Security Is Still Biggest Hurdle For Digital-Only Banking - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics
Digital-only banks, by providing banking services through digital platforms, offer convenience. However, the majority of consumers remain reluctant to shift to digital-only banks due to concerns on data security. In light of these concerns and the continuous cybercrime attacks on financial institutions, digital banks have a duty to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities through passwordless authentication....
Cloud Security Remains A Concern For IT - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics
“Cloud computing” and “cloud-based applications” continue to provide many significant benefits to corporate-level digital activities. Transferring computational and even software needs online in “the cloud” offers companies many cost and operational benefits. Businesses that use cloud computing can achieve their computational needs online without needing to purchase hardware. Often, that cloud-based computational power exceeds what...
The Passkey Is A New Standard In Security - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics
In the past, the traditional forms of digital security consisted of a single password for authentication. While convenient in that single passwords are easy to implement and verify, this system was also vulnerable and even inconvenient in other ways. Those vulnerabilities are becoming more apparent as companies move to cloud-based computing and applications, but fortunately,...
New Masterclass On The Costs Of Authentication Failures
Through its own primary research, Nok Nok has been aware that limited business data exists about the state of today’s system-level authentication processes and its relation to the business impact of authentication failures. As the first initiative of its kind to address this gap, the Ponemon Institute, working with Nok Nok, launched an industry survey...
Apple’s Newest OS Is More Convenient & More Secure - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics
Apple, the ever-popular alternative to PC-based systems, has announced a slew of new features for its latest operating system update, macOS Ventura. The newest upgrade expands the convenience and functionality of Mac computers for users and introduces many more ways to secure data and devices with passwordless authentication. Multi-Task Management For users that need to...
Biometric Transactions Set To Soar Over The Next 5 Years - Passwordless authentication, Multi factor authentication, Biometric security, noknok, biometrics
Biometrics is a form of password-free authentication that, instead of relying on typing out a memorized word or phrase, uses unique personal characteristics to confirm identities, such as the face, the voice, or even a fingerprint such as a thumb. Biometrics have slowly integrated into financial transactions, and a new study indicates that this trend...
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