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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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Best Practices for Selecting and Deploying LAN Security
sponsored by ConSentry Networks
WHITE PAPER: Undertaking a LAN security project can be a bit overwhelming, by following these best practices, you'll be able to take a broader, more comprehensive view of the requirements and simplify your deployment.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Top 5 Reasons Why NAC Is Not Enough
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WHITE PAPER: NAC provides a strong baseline for protecting who can access your network, but most NAC solutions fail to provide adequate user and application control.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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One-Hour to a Complete Network Assessment
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper gives a brief guide to how to complete a network assessment using edcell Engineering Pro.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Secure Web Gateway Buyer's Guide: How Websense Exceeds Gartner's Recommended Buying Criteria
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In August 2008, Gartner published "A Buyers Guide to Secure Web Gateways", this guide lists the most advanced features buyers should consider to help them select the best solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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VKernel Case Study: Hasbro Inc.
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CASE STUDY: Using the VKernel Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer, Hasbro is able to continuously monitor shared CPU, memory, and storage usage to properly allocate the required resources among all of its deployed virtual machines.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008
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Federated Identity and Software as a Service (SaaS): Single Sign-on to the Cloud
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to get an overview of the market forces that have created a need for rapid deployment of Internet Single Sign-on for SaaS deployments and how your organization can address those needs today.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Multilayer Security: Enabling a Sustainable Alternative to Paper-Based Customer Communications
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: A multilayer security approach delivers the end-to-end solution needed to comprehensively target various security issues.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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VeriSign® Identity Protection Fraud Detection Service
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how the VeriSign® Identity Protection (VIP) Fraud Detection Service helps organizations mitigate issues related to identity theft and insider threats.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Standards-based Shared Authentication for Scalable Consumer Authentication: Behind the Technical Curtain
sponsored by VeriSign, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Standards-based shared authentication enables organizations to scale users, services, and relationships quickly and cost-effectively by providing a managed network for two-factor consumer authentication and token distribution.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Software as a Service: What You Should Consider When Moving to SaaS
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EBOOK: Check out this expert eBook and learn about the current trends in the SaaS market and find out how these services can help your company thrive in today's difficult economy.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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How to Extend Your VPN with Citrix Gotomypc Corporate
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WHITE PAPER: Download the complimentary white paper to learn how companies can deliver more effective remote access by augmenting their traditional VPN with Web-based technologies.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Expert Tips for a Successful IDS & IPS Deployment
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WHITE PAPER: The impact of a breach can be devastating for a financial institution. Taking both a pro-active and reactive approach to protecting your network and data is a must. Check out this E-Guide for expert tips on how deploying IDS/IPS can protect your network.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Published: 07 Jun 2008
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Multi-factor Authentication in Managed Security Services and SaaS Deployments
sponsored by Arcot Systems, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about current trends in multi-factor authentication strategies, such as Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) deployments.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Mitigating Man-in-the-middle and Trojan Attacks
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to understand how the fraud landscape has evolved, the types of advanced threats facing financial institutions, and how to protect against them.
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 | Published: 28 Oct 2008
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eGuide: Expert Tips for Deploying Secure Messaging Technologies
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This eGuide discusses the critical importance of securing these messaging systems and looks at various methods for protecting the information that is transmitted via these technologies.
Posted: 24 Oct 2008 | Published: 22 Oct 2008
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Guide to Evaluating Two-Factor Solutions
sponsored by PhoneFactor
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the different methods of two-factor authentication and find out what your company should consider when evaluating this technology.
Posted: 22 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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An Architectural Framework for Enterprise Email Infrastructure & Security: Getting It Right Today, Getting Ready for Tomorrow
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WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture limitations prevalent in today's large-enterprise email networks.
Posted: 22 Oct 2008 | Published: 22 Oct 2008
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Making the FACTA Red Flags Rules Operational
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how technology can be leveraged to automate identity theft detection, prevention, and mitigation as part of your FACTA Red Flags compliance program.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Frost & Sullivan: Understanding the FACTA Red Flags Rule and Recommendations for Compliance
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: This paper by Frost & Sullivan provides an overview of the FACTA Red Flag rule and delineates guidelines for compliance.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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The RSA Authentication Decision Tree: Selecting the Best Authentication Solution for Your Business
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Trouble deciding which way to turn for strong authentication? How do you weigh your options effectively and narrow in on the best strong authentication for your business? Get the guidance you need with RSA's valuable whitepaper.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Actionable Relief for Those Caught in the Middle: RSA Addresses the PCI Challenges of Level 2 Merchants
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Read this report by Enterprise Management Associates to understand the unique challenges the PCI DSS poses to Level 2 Merchants and how RSA's PCI Packages help address these challenges.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Leverage SaaS for Corporate eDiscovery: What to Look for When Choosing a Vendor
sponsored by Google
WHITE PAPER: This paper evaluates eDiscovery vendors to gain control of eDiscovery and centralize all evidence management on one centralized platform and also explains seven areas that cannot be overlooked.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 17 Oct 2008
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Manage Litigation Complexity: How Corporate IT Can Help Legal Reduce the Costs & Risks of eDiscovery
sponsored by Google
WHITE PAPER: An evidence management platform features a unified repository, rulesbased workflow, audit capabilities, and reviewer-level performance analytics that enable your general counsel to effectively capture, share, and store information.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 17 Oct 2008
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Adopt eDiscovery Best Practices: 7 Questions to Discuss with Your outside Counsel
sponsored by Google
WHITE PAPER: To regain control of spiraling discovery cost and risk you need to address seven key issues with your outside counsel such as Security, Flexibility, Startup Time and Data compatibility and Risk.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 17 Oct 2008
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Secure Employee Mobility and the Need for Identity Assurance
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Are you providing secure access to corporate resources for your remote employees? Read this white paper to learn more about secure employee mobility solutions that allow organizations to authenticate and establish user identities before granting acc...
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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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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