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Authentication

ALSO CALLED: Password Authentication, User Authentication, 3 Factor Authentication, Network Authentication, Carrier Access Codes, Remote Authentication, User ID, 2 Factor Authentication, Carrier Identification Codes, Access Authentication, Two-factor Authentication, Access Codes, 3-factor Authentication, and 2-factor Authentication
DEFINITION: Authentication is the process of determining whether someone or something is, in fact, who or what it is declared to be. In private and public computer networks (including the Internet), authentication is commonly done through the use of logon passwords. Knowledge of the password is assumed  … 
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Secure Your System i Web Applications
sponsored by Bsafe Information Systems
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, speaker Jim Mason describes the security of system i web applications and talks specifically about system i security concepts and features.
Posted: 02 Sep 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Continuous Data Protection | Security | Security Threats | Web Application Security | Web Applications Management
Safeguarding Cardholder Account Data: How Reflection Software Facilities PCI Compliance
sponsored by Attachmate
WHITE PAPER: Discover more about the twelve PCI requirements and a set of file transfer and legacy host access solutions that provide a broad base of support for your security compliance needs.
Posted: 02 Sep 2008 | Published: 29 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Data Security | Network Security | Password Management | Security | Security Policies | Vulnerability Management
The Next-Generation PC X Server: How It Maximizes the Value of Your UNIX Applications
sponsored by Attachmate
WHITE PAPER: Next-generation PC X server requirements fall into one broad category: the ability to support today's remote, distributed, highly collaborative business environments.
Posted: 02 Sep 2008 | Published: 29 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Data Center Management | Encryption Standards | Security | Server Consolidation | UNIX
The Windows Manager's Guide to iSCSI SANs - Chapter 1 - Leveraging SANs in Windows Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
BOOK: In this chapter, get the information every Windows manager needs to gain the most out of an iSCSI storage platform.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Backups | DAS | Data Storage | Disaster Recovery | SAN | VMware
Introduction to Wireless Networking
sponsored by WildPackets, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the architecture, topologies, and security issues of wireless networks.
Posted: 26 Aug 2008 | Published: 26 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Interoperability | Security | Wi-Fi | Wireless Networks | WLAN
Entitlement Management Meets the Network
sponsored by Rohati Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn how CIOs can make sure that credentialed users can access the IT resources they need while hackers and criminals are locked out. Learn how entitlement management promises granular access control while strengthening security.
Posted: 22 Aug 2008 | Published: 22 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Authorization | Identity Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Managers | Mobile Workers | Security | SOA
The High Performance Information Workplace: How Social Computing, Team Collaboration and Enterprise Content Management Drives Competitive Advantage
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Download this white paper to learn about a solution that allows businesses to be able to continuously access, capture, maintain and reuse the key information that improves business performance and creates a sustainable competitive advantage.
Posted: 21 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Integration | Authentication | Business Performance Management | Collaboration | Enterprise Content Management | Social Computing | Social Networking
Best Practices for BlackBerry Administrators
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses best practices for managing your BlackBerry Enterprise Server running on Lotus Domino. Take a tour of the administrative features and tools that can make your job easier. This session is a must for any BlackBerry administrator.
Posted: 18 Aug 2008 | Published: 18 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Best Practices | Handheld Device Security | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Workers | PDA | Regulatory Compliance | SQL Server | Troubleshooting
Managing and Monitoring a Primary Wireless Network
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Intel IT designed a highly automated approach to managing an enterprise primary wireless LAN, with a focus on service level management and monitoring. This white paper has the details.
Posted: 12 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2007
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Network Management | Network Management Protocols | VoIP | Wireless Computing | Wireless Networks | WLAN
Enforcing Network Security on Connection
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Intel IT has demonstrated how to use the capabilities of emerging open network security standards to combine device authentication with security policy compliance enforcement, enabling proactive remediation before a device is allowed on the network.
Posted: 12 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2007
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Mobile Device Management | Network Security | Security | Security Policies | WLAN
Unlocking the Secret World of White Listing: Insight for Enterprise Email Marketers
sponsored by Silverpop Systems Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will introduce you to the strange and sometimes confusing world of white listing. It explains how navigate through the process, imparts advice on how to increase your chances of getting on those coveted lists.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Campaign Management Software | Email | Email Security Policies | IP Addresses | ISP | Marketing
Creating and Managing Wireless Security Policy
sponsored by BlackBerry
WEBCAST: Policy for policy, the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution offers the most comprehensive set of wireless security tools of any wireless solution today.
Posted: 04 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Enterprise | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Device Management Software | Security Policies | Wireless Security
Leverage the Benefits of a Shared Authentication Network
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about a shared two-factor authentication network, and why it is an essential requirement for continued customer participation in online interactions and commerce.
Posted: 31 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Business Intelligence | ERP | Network Security | Networking
Effective Security with a Continuous Approach to ISO 27001 Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how with Tripwire Enterprise, organizations can quickly achieve IT configuration integrity by proactively assessing how their current configurations measure up to specifications as given in ISO 27001.
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Change Management | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Information Security | ISO | IT Infrastructure
ESG: A Phased Approach to Network Access Control (NAC)
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Learn how Symantec Network Access Control can provide the secret to NAC success by offering a practical, phased implementation approach and by aligning NAC with business requirements.</
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Configuration Management | IEEE | LAN | Network Management | VPN | WLAN Access Points
Meeting Today's Security Challenges with End-to-end Access Control
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This White Paper explores how Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) solution deployed with Juniper EX-series switches delivers a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Endpoint Security | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | LAN | Network Security
Tackling the Top Five Network Access Control Challenges
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper by Juniper Networks describes the top five networking access control challenges that companies like yours are facing and solutions that they are deploying today.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Endpoint Security | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | LAN | Network Security
802.1X: Port-Based Authentication Standard for Network Access Control (NAC)
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you discover how to implement secure wireless LAN access (WLAN) across the enterprise network.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Endpoint Security | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | Network Security | WLAN
Implementation Guide: Remote Access Protection
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document discusses how to implement an essential part of Juniper Networks Adaptive Threat Management Solutions--namely remote access protection.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Firewall Appliances | Firewall Management | Firewall Server Hardware | Firewall Server Software | Password Management | Remote Access Security | Vulnerability Management
Driving competitive advantage with SaaS APIs
sponsored by Sonoa Systems
WHITE PAPER: ServiceNet network appliance, Sonoa Systems offers a next-generation platform that enables SaaS providers to offer APIs with secure data protection, flexible access control and interoperability.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Access Control Software | Authentication | Compliance Software | Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | Interface Design | IP | Network Security | Software as a Service | TCO | Web Services
Secure Business Operations with Aladin & PGP Corporation: Offering User Authentication and Data Protection
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
CASE STUDY: Aladdin and PGP Corporation have partnered to address some customer challenges. Aladdin's eToken and PGP desktop encryption solution packages are now certified to interoperate together to provide customers with unmatched protection of their PC data.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Business Performance Management | Business Performance Management Software | Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | Email Security | Encryption Standards | Regulations | User Experience
Secure Mobile Computing: Using Two-factor Authentication with VPNs and Disk Encryption
sponsored by Aladdin Knowledge Systems
WHITE PAPER: Although mobile computing offers organizations many competitive advantages, it also entails significant security risks to corporate networks and sensitive corporate data. Read this whitepaper to learn about strong authentication solutions.
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 | Published: 11 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | Digital Certificates | Encryption Standards | IPSec | Mobile Device Management | Password Management | USB | VPN
Securing and Managing Customer-Facing Web Services
sponsored by Sonoa Systems
WHITE PAPER: Sonoa ServiceNet enables enterprises to securely and confidently open up Web services to customers and partners, accelerating the adoption of their products and services and driving higher revenues.
Posted: 25 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | DOS | Encryption Standards | Risk Assessment | Risk Management | SSL | Web Services
The Latest Advancements in SSL Technology
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the World Standard for Web Security. Read this white paper to understand recent advances in SSL technology.
Posted: 25 Jul 2008 | Published: 08 Jun 2007
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Authentication | Business Intelligence | SSL
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AUTHENTICATION DEFINITION (continued): …  to guarantee that the user is authentic. Each user registers initially (or is registered by someone else), using an assigned or self-declared password. On each subsequent use, the user must know and use the previously declared password. The weakness in this system for transactions that are significant (such as the exchange of money) is that passwords can often be stolen, accidentally revealed, or forgotten.

For this reason, Internet business and many other transactions require a more stringent … 
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