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Two-factor authentication: Pros and cons; Will Cisco ASR 9000 kill Juniper MX960? Windows 7 endless reboots continue

Will the Cisco ASR 9000 kill the Juniper MX960?; Windows 7 endless reboot answer evades Microsoft
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Two-factor authentication: Pros and cons

Two-factor authentication takes security beyond passwords, but it's not perfect. Here's a look at the evolution of authentication methods. Read full story

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