The Security Strategist 2 August 2022 2 MIN

HID Global: Why Authentication is Still Such an Issue

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HID Global: Why Authentication is Still Such an Issue

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Authentication is the art of determining whether something is what it says it is. 

Passwords provide a great way for customers and consumers to access their personal information but when it comes to the enterprise, newer concepts like two-factor authentication (2FA) and zero trust network access (ZTNA) may be required. 

It’s been part of computing since its inception two decades ago - yet IT teams and businesses are still putting a lot of time into it.

So why is authentication still such an issue?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Richard Stiennon speaks to Matthew Lewis, Director of Product Marketing at HID Global, to explore:

  • How the work from home movement impacted employee authentication
  • “Passwordless” vs client-side certificates
  • Adaptive authentication

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places and things. Every day millions of people in more than 100 countries use our products and services to securely access physical and digital places. Over 2 billion things that need to be identified, verified and tracked are connected through HID's technology. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We work with governments, universities, hospitals, financial institutions and some of the most innovative companies on the planet—helping them to create trusting and trusted physical and digital environments so that they and the people who use them can fulfill their potential.