Author: Elizabeth Perry


What Is Face Verification and How Does It Optimize Passwordless MFA?

How do you secure identity and transactions—especially business, financial, government transactions—in a world that is becoming more and more digital and hyperconnected? It’s time to move on from old and increasingly vulnerable authentication methods, like ID cards and the username-and-password combo, to newer methods that pose a tougher challenge for cybercriminals to get past.   Today’s […]


Let’s Discuss Account Takeover, or “ATO”. 

What can we do to better protect ourselves and our companies from account takeover?  Most of us today still believe we are “too small a fish” to have one of our digital accounts taken over. We think to ourselves that no one wants to read my email or post from my Twitter account or comment […]


HOW TO HACK A PASSWORD

Password Hacking or Cracking has evolved over the years, with instances of serious credential-based attacks topping headlines daily. Why? It’s become frighteningly easy for cybercriminals to get your password. Several high-profile attacks in recent news (SolarWinds, The US Pipeline … and so on) sparked an executive order from the White House calling for improved cybersecurity […]


BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CYBERCRIME

Schools are top targets for Cybercrime. It’s time to get educated and educate about the risks, and how to implement a Zero Trust framework for security. With students of all ages still in the early days of their academic year, cybersecurity experts issue stern warnings about cybercrime in schools.  With the increased use of technology […]


BUSTING MYTHS: THE TRUTH ABOUT BIOMETRICS

FOR IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT With cybercrime in today’s headlines almost daily, companies are looking to modernize security protocols. Biometrics are being widely adopted for greater security and for improved user experience. Yet some are still hesitant to make the shift. Here are a few myths about biometrics that need busting: 1. Biometric images can […]


What is Real Passwordless MFA?

What is Real Passwordless MFA and Why is it Essential for Enterprise Security? In light of the sharp rise in cyber attacks worldwide – from ransomware to phishing scams to man-in-the-middle attacks – we’ve been told by the likes of Microsoft, countless cybersecurity experts, and even the President of the United States, that it’s time […]


A Paradigm Shift in IAM – The Move to Zero Trust Access

A person's identity is the first pillar in a Zero Trust framework. Achieving True Zero Trust Access requires having MFA inherent upon account creation.


Cyber Insurance Isn’t Enough to Protect You

What Companies should consider BEFORE buying Cyberattacks have risen by more than 300% since 2019 and experts predict that cybercrime will only increase in frequency and severity as attackers get smarter, more sophisticated, and more organized. Recent news has focused on larger companies – including those with government ties, which is of particular concern. But […]


DON’T LET YOUR BROWSER STORE COMPANY PASSWORDS!

No one likes the Password. Clunky, frustrating, and by now, we all know they’re not particularly secure, as almost daily we hear news of cyberattacks with compromised user credentials as the root cause. But until they go away, there is a proper way to manage them. Here, are a few quick DOs and DON’Ts around […]


Why Password Reuse Makes the Case for Going Passwordless  

Businesses and individuals alike are far from doomed to live with all the inconvenience and risks posed by passwords and the management challenges that they entail.


Your Password Isn’t Safe, and Neither is Your Traditional MFA.

People say Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the answer. But your typical MFA isn't as safe as you think.


TraitWare® Welcomes Mark Simpson as Executive VP of Business Development

Veteran cybersecurity expert and IBM executive, Mark Simpson, brings deep knowledge, experience, and vision to the TraitWare Team.  RENO, Nev. April 22, 2021 — TraitWare, providing Real Passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)™ and Single Sign-On (SSO) combined for simple secure login, has announced the addition of Mark Simpson to the team. As Executive Vice President of […]