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Passkeys vs Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): What's the Difference?

The main difference between passkeys and 2FA is that passkeys completely remove the need for individuals to enter a password, whereas 2FA enhances the security of an account by requiring an additional method of authentication in addition to a traditional username and password. Continue reading to learn more about the differences and similarities between passkeys and 2FA, and which is more secure.

3 Challenges with Traditional Spec Reviews and 1 Extraordinarily Simple Solution

Speaking from experience, reviewing a construction specification might be one of the least fun activities for any construction or design professional. We got into the industry because we are passionate about building cool things, not because we like reading several hundred pages of technical language. And what makes it worse is that only a few bullet points out of the entire document can really impact your scope of work. This is why Egnyte created Smart Spec.

Random but Memorable - Episode 13.0: Lift As You Climb with Adamaka Ajaelo from Self-eSTEM

How can we foster diversity and champion inclusivity in the cybersecurity industry? And how do we support and encourage more BIPOC women and girls to get into tech? Our final episode of the season invites Self-eSTEM founder, Adamaka Ajaelo, to have this important and inspiring conversation with 1Password Founder Sara Teare. We also dissect what looks to be turning into one of the largest data breaches ever, in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we go out with a bang in our final game of Security Blank.

Stop Letting Security Audits Go to Waste-They're More Than Just a Checkbox Exercise

Over the past two decades, data has become a critical asset for nearly every organisation. Consequently, a variety of regulations and industry standards now govern business operations. In today’s data-driven age, certification through security audits serves as a testament to an organisation’s adherence to industry standards, regulations, and security measures.

SSDF BSIMM mapping updated for BSIMM14

In early March 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its final Secure Software Development Attestation Form instructions, sparking a renewed urgency around understanding and complying with 31 of the 42 tasks in NIST SP 800-218 Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) version 1.1.

NIS2 is Coming - How Should You Handle the New Incident Reporting Obligations?

October is rapidly approaching, and that means new cybersecurity regulations known as NIS2 are set to be enacted by European Union (EU) member states. States are required to publish their local version of the NIS2 Directive into law by the 17th of October. Whilst many countries are well on track, however, some have already acknowledged they will not meet the deadline. This delay leaves organisations somewhat in the dark as to what they will need to comply with and by when.

Automate security controls from development to production on Google Cloud

To help businesses develop fast and stay secure, Snyk prioritizes seamless compatibility with developers’ existing workflows. In other words, every major tool or environment a developer touches in their everyday work can interface with Snyk tooling. This compatibility includes partnerships with major cloud providers like Google Cloud.

Never Miss a Critical Alert: Graylog 6.0 Elevates Security Alerting with Pushover Integration

Responding rapidly to cyber threats is a make-or-break capability in today’s high-stakes security environment. A missed alert can quickly escalate a minor incident into a major crisis, jeopardizing your organization’s critical assets and hard-earned reputation. A recent IBM study revealed that companies took an average of 237 days to identify a data breach in 2021 — an inexcusable delay that could invite catastrophic consequences. (Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022)