Embrace Cybersecurity Awareness Month! It’s that time of year again. No, not Fall, not Halloween, but National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Every October, this collaborative effort between our government and all industries is designed to increase awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to make sure all Americans have the tools and resources they […]
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FIDO2 Support Now Available
SurePassID Authentication Server/Cloud Service Now Supports FIDO2 FIDO2 support is now available with SurePassID Server and Cloud Service 2019 and is available for early release. As the new FIDO standard continues to grow in popularity, companies and government agencies needing to modernize their IT security architecture are opting to deploy FIDO authentication technology. SurePassID gives […]
Read MoreSurePassID MFA AWS Gov Cloud Upgrade
SurePassID MFA Server/Cloud Service Supports NIST FIPS 140-2 Requirements SurePassID MFA Server/Cloud Service 2019.2 supports FIPS 140-2 for Amazon Gov Cloud users. The new version transparently adds full support for KMS (Key Management Service) HSM encryption. KMS is a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module that we deploy for customers who require NIST compliance to FIPS […]
Read MoreSurePassID Citrix Partner Program
Citrix security with Multi-Factor Authentication is now available. Citrix security and multi-factor authentication is important to everyone who deploys Citrix applications or solutions. SurePassID has been providing multi-factor authentication for the Citrix family of products for almost 10 years. We are pleased to announce the following updates to Citrix ACS NetScaler Gateway including XenDesktop & […]
Read MoreFIDO UAF Support Now Available
SurePassID FIDO UAF Server 2019 is Now Available for Early Release SurePassID joined the FIDO Alliance shortly after FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) was founded and we quickly obtained the first FIDO-Certified server designation for U2F (Universal Two Factor) authentication. Since then, we have continued to recognize the growing need for faster, more convenient security for […]
Read MoreFIDO Authentication is Ready for Government and Contractors
FIDO Authentication Standard is Ready for Government Agencies and Contractors I attended the “Future of Cybersecurity Forum” in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the FIDO Alliance, Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), Cybersecurity Alliance, and the Coalition for Cybersecurity Policy and Law. Speakers and panelists included Jeremy Grant, Venable/Coalition for Cybersecurity Policy and Law, Michael Kaiser, Executive Director, […]
Read MoreThe Official FIDO Authentication Guide
The Official FIDO-Certified Two-Factor Authentication Guide This FIDO Authentication Guide will give you the information you need to determine if FIDO Authentication is something you want to try or something you really need. It is intended for people who haven’t heard about or are not familiar with the new FIDO Authentication standard that is gaining […]
Read MoreTapID FIDO U2F Security Cards are Now Available
Mobile Authentication Just Got Easier As more things go mobile, including the migrating fraud to the mobile channel, it is increasingly important to have better security for your mobile accounts and transactions. With the TapID FIDO U2F Security Card, you simply “tap” your card to your NFC-enabled Android mobile phone to send an encrypted, one-time […]
Read MoreDynamic Card Security Codes Ready For Mass Adoption
Dynamic Card Security Codes a.k.a. Dynamic CVV/CVC SurePassID now offers a new solution to eliminate credit card fraud for eCommerce and Mobile payments. Dynamic Card Security Codes (CSC), replace the printed 3-digit code on the backs of plain, old plastic credit cards, also known as CVV/CVC codes, with a dynamic code that changes every x minutes (issuer […]
Read MoreFacebook Adopts FIDO Standard for 2nd Factor Account Security
Congratulations to Facebook for joining other large social media, e-commerce and financial institutions who have adopted the new FIDO security standard. This move will enable millions of Facebook users to protect their online accounts from hackers. Facebook announced on January 26, 2017 they support the FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) standard that enables Facebook users to use […]
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