WHITE PAPER - This white paper examines the importance of maintaining a consistent two-factor authentication policy during a business disruption. In addition, it provides insight into how to develop plans that enable cost-effective, rapid binding of users to their credentials in the event of an emergency. Read on to learn more.
Posted: November 12, 2009 | Published: August 12, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Business Continuity Planning | ERP | Identity Management | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Password Management Software

WHITE PAPER - In the past, identity management and information security solutions were often procured, implemented, and managed independently with different tools, processes, and organizational units. This separation is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Why? Read this white paper for the answer.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Published: September 11, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Access Rights | Authorization | Data Security | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Information Security

WHITE PAPER - Organizations must now implement a secure user authentication system, which includes two-factor authentication, as a means to secure these remote connections to sensitive network resources and applications.
Posted: November 9, 2009 | Published: November 9, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Identification Systems | Identity Management | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | Remote Access Security | Remote Computing | Remote Office Connectivity

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, we take a look at how strong authentication can benefit eCommerce and online services. We will evaluate the risks that identity fraud, phishing and cybercrime pose for online service providers and discuss how strong user authentication can alleviate these risks.
Posted: November 2, 2009 | Published: November 2, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | eCommerce | Intellectual Property | Online Payments | Online Retail Banking Services | Online Shopping | Records Management | Records Retention | Security Standards | Security Systems | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This paper looks at some common regulations (SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, Basel II, and NERC) and presents the argument for in-the-cloud authentication as the most advantageous response to access control related requirements. It also presents a practical solution for complying with these regulations.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Published: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Basel II | Cloud Computing | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | HIPAA | Identity Management Software | Regulatory Compliance | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

WHITE PAPER - This white paper outlines a sound, process-based approach to protecting the critical privileged accounts found in most applications, databases, and infrastructure devices throughout the enterprise. This approach integrates features like automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 21, 2009


Topics:  AAA | Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | Password Management | Password Management Software | Security | Security Policies

WHITE PAPER - Online communities, social networks, and global sharing of rich media are just a few of the new beyond-traditional extranet technologies being adopted today. This paper shows how to implement greater security for new social media enabled extranets, and how in-the-cloud services combined with mobile credentials enable two-factor authentication.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Cloud Computing | Extranets | Identity Management | Internet Security | Security | Web 2.0

WHITE PAPER - This paper shows how to implement greater security for data and applications using two-factor authentication. It demonstrates how a cloud-based solution for two-factor authentication delivers a high level of security with minimal user impact and protects against unauthorized access. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Cloud Computing | Floppy Disks | Identity Management | Security | Security Spending

WHITE PAPER - This tech brief presents eight recommendations to help you proactively address the difficulties of access control in a Microsoft-centric environment, and avoid the common pitfalls, risks and costs.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Active Directory | Authentication | Authorization | Database Security | File Server Software | Identity Management | IT Management | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management

WHITE PAPER - In today's enterprise, IT managers are faced with the growing challenge of keeping track of multiple passwords and system identities. In this document, we'll discuss how Quest approaches enterprise single sign-on and a unique solution that addresses nearly all facets of the challenges.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | Identity Management Software | IT Management | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Password Management Software | Security Software | SSO

WHITE PAPER - This white paper presents an overview of both the asset-centric and the user-centric approaches to security. These approaches will be mapped towards the standard for Information Security: ISO 17799.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Authentication | Authorization | Regulations | Regulatory Compliance | Secure Content Management | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Standards | Security Threats | Vulnerability Assessments | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the problems with current authentication systems and the drivers that should be motivating organizations of all sizes to improve their access controls.
Posted: August 26, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Auditing (Finance) | Authentication | Authorization | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Fraud Protection | Hackers | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Portals | Regulatory Compliance | Usability Testing

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication.
Posted: August 25, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Auditing (Finance) | Authentication | Authorization | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Email Security | Endpoint Security | Hackers | IT Infrastructure | Password Authentication Protocol | Password Management | Regulatory Compliance