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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2007 
Is that person logging in to your application or system a legitimate user? Authentication is one mechanism you can use to make sure he is. These articles help you better understand authentication -- and help keep the bad guys out. >> Definition: two-factor authentication
>> More resources on authentication and authorization
NEWS:
>> Brief: WiKID Systems releases authentication tool (SearchAppSecurity.com) 08 Mar 2006
>> Identity, authentication key to Web services security (SearchWebServices.com) 01 Oct 2003
>> OWASP Guide to Building Secure Web Applications and Web Services, Chapter 9: Authentication (OWASP) 27 Jul 2005
>> Poor authentication increases risk of identity fraud (Vnunet.com) 16 Mar 2006
>> Liberty seeks authentication interop (WebServices.Org) 10 Nov 2005
ADVICE:
>> Authentication steps up for online banking
TIP :New guidelines may force financial institutions to provide multifactor authentication on their Web applications. One bank's ...
>> Authenticate use of Web applications via user profiles
TIP :If your Web application users are just people in your company who have OS/400 users, it makes sense to authenticate their use ...
>> How to avoid authentication bypass attacks
TIP :Strong authentication methods may not fully protect your applications. George Wrenn offers some tips for avoiding ...
>> Securing Web apps against authenticated users
TIP :Improve Web site security by securing Web applications from authenticated users and avoiding client-side authentication.

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