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What is Authentication vs. Authorization? The Main Differences

Citrix

Authentication and authorization are essential processes of identity and access management. While the terms are often used interchangeably, authentication and authorization fill different functions. The Main Differences first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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The Influence Insider’s Playbook: Mastering the Art Without Authority

Security Industry Association

This is why mastering the art of influencing is so critical, especially for young professionals who are often not in positions of authority, yet. It’s about the authority you have based on your role, control over resources or ability to give rewards or punishments. Instead, it’s one you can hone over time.

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ZTNA vs. VPN

Pure Storage

A zero trust network architecture (ZTNA) and a virtual private network (VPN) are two different solutions for user authentication and authorization. Allowing remote access to your network environment introduces a large risk to your data security, but ZTNA and VPN provide strategies to block unauthorized users and data eavesdropping.

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Remote Access Without VPN: Is It Secure?

Citrix

VPNs have long been a security standard for secure access to corporate applications. Organizations began using VPN services at a time when the digital world was far less complex, however, and today, VPNs are far from secure. This blog post … The post Remote Access Without VPN: Is It Secure?

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

Pure Storage

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. Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s database of policies, users, and devices authorized to access the network. What Is a Directory Service?

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The Key to Modern Access Control: How Biometric Solutions Can Offer Both Security and Convenience

Security Industry Association

Meeting the security challenges of modern office environments is a complex and long-standing issue for many organizations. However, with greater flexibility come increasing security demands – both in and outside the office. Employers and employees alike are more conscious about privacy and security than ever before.

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SIA New Member Profile: Enterprise Security, Inc.

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Enterprise Security, Inc. ESI) is a systems integration company specializing in completely integrated, innovative security management systems. Emens, chief operating officer at Enterprise Security, Inc., about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.