AWS is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for privileged users, specifically management account root users and standalone account root users. Customers must enable MFA within a 30-day grace period to maintain account access.


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Wired: The war on passwords enters a chaotic new phase

Over the last five years, though, the secure-authentication industry association known as the FIDO Alliance…

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The Green Sheet: Passwordless future within reach, experts say

FIDO Alliance held a virtual conference to assess recent advancement in creating simpler, stronger, authentication…

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AARP: Fraud fighters are working to keep scam “epidemic” at bay

Impressive new technology to fight fraud is emerging from businesses. The tech industry association called…

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