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The future of authentication: four trends to watch in 2023

Multi-factor authentication

The future of authentication: four trends to watch in 2023

In a year of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it should be no surprise that the digital landscape is fraught with cyberthreats.

By Andrew Shikiar • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2022

Technology, not training, protects users from phishing

Technology, not training, protects users from phishing

Businesses should prioritise utilisation of readily available authentication technologies to prevent the ongoing phishing threat.

By Andrew Shikiar • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics

Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics

The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.

By Andrew Shikiar • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Andrew Shikiar

The old ways aren't working – Let's rethink our cybersecurity

The old ways aren't working – Let's rethink our cybersecurity

Phishing attacks are on the rise in Australia, with one successful attempt every eight minutes. It's time to rethink legacy authentication methods.

By Andrew Shikiar • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022