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LDAP vs. Active Directory: What’s the Difference?

Pure Storage

LDAP vs. Active Directory: What’s the Difference? by Pure Storage Blog When you have multiple operating systems and devices connected together, you need a centralized directory service to control authentication and authorization. As a protocol it can be used by various directory services including Active Directory. What Is LDAP?

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Why Microsoft Azure Active Directory Backup Is Needed

Zerto

What would happen to your organization’s day-to-day operations if your Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) stopped working? If the Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) becomes unavailable, then related users cannot log in and systems cannot function properly, which can cause troubles in your environment.

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Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts

Erwood Group

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Your Accounts Securing online accounts has never been more critical. This is where Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) comes into play.

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Active Directory and Single Sign On (SSO) in Business Continuity

KingsBridge BCP

When we head to client sites, we listen for the key words Active Directory. Active Directory. Active Directory (AD) is the place on the network where all of the user permissions are stored. Active Directory is the common solution. This part of IT infrastructure can be a blessing for every day functionality.

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How To Use SSH Public Key Authentication

Pure Storage

How To Use SSH Public Key Authentication by Pure Storage Blog Instead of using the same key to decrypt and encrypt connections, public key encryption uses a public and private key. What Is Public Key Authentication? Two keys are generated in public key authentication. The private key can be used to encrypt and decrypt data.

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Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format. The issue lies in that Teams stores authentication tokens in cleartext, meaning that anyone with access to the application’s installation directory can easily steal them. Key Points. This issue affects Windows, Mac, and Linux users.

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Using Technology to Bring Employees Back Safely: Touchless Access Control and Other Solutions Enhance Both Security and Health

Security Industry Association

Access control applications, including touchless authentication, mobile credentials, and distancing analytics, can help businesses create a secure and healthy working environment for all employees. At the same time, touchless face authentication can be integrated into time management systems to improve workspace efficiency.