PistolStar Technical Journal on Authentication

Q1 2010

• College of Authentication: SSO Lesson 2
• True SSO
• Session-based SSO
• Password Synchronization
• Reduced SSO
• PistolStar Attends SharePointPro Conferences

Q4 2009

• Introducing PistolStar's College of Authentication
• First Course: SSO 101: An overview of the types of SSO
• Lotusphere 2010: PistolStar Attends
• Bound2Authenticate Session and Recording
• Don't See Your Type of SSO Listed Here?

Q3 2009

• The Current and Changing Requirements of Authentication
• The Ever Growing Concern with Authentication
• The Future Crisis
• Statistics of Interest
• UKLUG 2009: PistolStar Attends
• PistolStar Resources
  

Q2 2009

• The Main Elements of a Tailored Authentication Solution
• The Authentication Technologies Matrix
• Why Consider a Tailored Authentication Solution?
• Customers: Share Your Story, You May Win an iPod!
• PistolStar Resources

Q1 2009

• Implementing an Authentication Solution: One Size Does Not Fit All
• Top 10 Reasons for Implementing a New Authentication Solution
• Cost-Effective Authentication That Addresses Both Security & Usability: Does It Exist?
• Access Control: More Critical in Today's High Risk Environments
• Just Any Authentication Solution Won't Do

Q4 2008

• The Wisdom of Smart Cards
• Password Recovery Made easy, More Secure
• Smarter, More Secure Access via CAC Cards
• Portal Access & Self-Service Passwords via Active Directory
• Solutions Tailored to Customers’ Environments
• When Security & Control are Paramount to Usability
• Reducing Logins With Multiple, Diverse Applications

Q3 2008

• What Drives Your User Authentication Needs?
• 24 Real Costs Resulting From Password Issues
• Is Security Only Possible at The Expense of Usability
• IT Security Plays Large Role in Achieving Compliance
• Tracking User Activity and Authentication Events

Q2 2008

• Strengthening Authentication to Adapt to Changing Circumstances™
• 18 Things You Should Know About Kerberos – Benefits for Administrators
• Staying on Top of Risky Password Events: Real-Time Alerts
• Achieving Single Sign-On via Smart Card Using Kerberos: A Customer Case Study
• Kereberos: How Does It Work?
• The Kerberos Authentication Protocol: Widespread Use Among Major Platforms Validates Its Security Prowess

Q1 2008

• Strong Authentication: Not Just a Buzz Word
• The Advantage of Authentication Redirection
• 14 Reasons to Integrate All Your Logins with Active Directory
• Kerberos Authentication Protocol: An Added Layer of Security
• Streamlining Authentication for Leading National Insurance Companies
• The Client-Side Versus Server-Side Debate