Two-Factor Authentication.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stanislav, Mark.

Series:

Fundamentals Series

Fundamentals Series ; v.4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

Computer security.

Local Subjects:

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

Computer security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ely : IT Governance Ltd, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

During the book, readers will learn about the various technical methods by which two-factor authentication is implemented, security concerns with each type of implementation, and contextual details to frame why and when these technologies should be used. Readers will also be provided with insight about the reasons that two-factor authentication is a critical security control, events in history that have been important to prove why organization and individual would want to use two factor, and core milestones in the progress of growing the market.

Contents:

Foreword; Preface; About the Author; Acknowledgements; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Everything old is new again; You've been using two-factor for years; Authentication security's naming problem; Looking down a road to greater adoption; Chapter 2: Risks to One-Factor Authentication; Our solutions are also our problems; Attacking password-only security; The 'fix' isn't just better passwords; Chapter 3: Understanding the Basics; In-band and out-of-band authentication; Generating one-time passwords; (a) Event-based; (b) Time-based; (c) Challenge response

Chapter 4: Second-Factor TechnologiesA burgeoning world of options; Hardware-based OTP generation; SMS-based OTP delivery; Phone-call-based mechanisms; Geolocation-aware authentication; Push-notification-based authentication; Biometric authentication factors; Smartcard verification; Chapter 5: Standards and Regulations; One security control, many boxes checked; PCI DSS; HIPAA; FFIEC; India; Singapore; Chapter 6: Two Factor for Internet End-Users; Changing the face of two-factor adopters; Early end-user two-factor authentication; Google's impact on driving adoption

Two-factor authentication and BitcoinFear, uncertainty and doubt; Choice in the marketplace; Chapter 7: Conclusion; Looking forward; The Internet of Things; In parting; References; ITG Resources

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781849287340

1849287341