Authentify xFA provides simple, secure primary authentication using digital certificates and voice biometrics

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	Authentify xFA provides simple, secure primary authentication using digital certificates and voice biometrics Forget about those highly vulnerable usernames and passwords. Authentify has just announced a new primary authentication method that is built upon a complete digital certificate PKI underpinning, but neither the enterprise nor the end user sees any of the complexity of the solution. Read More WHITE PAPER: Tripwire 10 Steps to Risk-based Security Management Many professionals in information security espouse the belief—and commitment to—"risk based" security management. In fact, according to the latest Ponemon Report on Risk Management, 77% of those surveyed claimed a commitment to it. Learn More In this Issue Can BYOD Breathe New Life Into the Virtual Desktop? Dual-OS hybrid tablets create challenges for IT Data analytics: Eye-popping results from Intel, UPS and Express Scripts Why the enterprise can't shake its email addiction Oracle joins rivals to advance cloud computing Security Manager's Journal: Suddenly, our firewall audit can't wait WHITE PAPER: 8x8 Virtual Office Pro VoIP and Unified Communications Solution Download the results of an extensive, independent evaluation of 8x8 Virtual Office cloud communications solution recently completed by industry analyst firm Wainhouse Research. Read now! Can BYOD Breathe New Life Into the Virtual Desktop? Seattle Children's Hospital isn't your typical BYOD story. Its mobile device strategy isn't bound by onerous user policies and monitoring software. Rather, the hospital's CIO reports an interesting twist: BYOD is resuscitating ill-fated virtual desktop infrastructure technology. Read More Dual-OS hybrid tablets create challenges for IT Samsung's upcoming 13.3-in. dual-OS ATIV Q convertible tablet is versatile, but that versatility could deter some users and create security and support headaches for IT shops. Read More WEBCAST: CDNetworks Achieve Top Web & eCommerce Performance in Emerging Markets Although initially skeptical about launching transactional websites, now the majority of luxury retailers have at least a limited online offer. However, there remains much confusion on how to guarantee a premium service online and ensure top global performance of media rich and transaction sites in China, Russia and the rest of the world. View Now >> Data analytics: Eye-popping results from Intel, UPS and Express Scripts Three top-tier businesses are reaping big rewards from big-data analytics. They say the keys to success include a deeply-rooted culture of analytics and a relentless focus on cost efficiency and process improvement. Read More Why the enterprise can't shake its email addiction The kids may have moved on, but business users love (and hate) their email. Here's why we can't kick the habit. Read More WHITE PAPER: 8x8 Business Growing Pains: 5 Ways VoIP Helps If your business is growing, you probably already know that growth also means continually expanding needs. In particular, communication systems often become a stumbling block for small businesses trying to expand. View now Oracle joins rivals to advance cloud computing Ending a bitter feud, Oracle has entered into a cloud-centric deal with Salesforce.com, and it has reached similar agreements with Microsoft and NetSuite. Read More Security Manager's Journal: Suddenly, our firewall audit can't wait After a DDoS attack was discovered by chance, 'later this year' is too long to wait. Read More
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