While both magic links and passkeys are methods of passwordless authentication, they’re not exactly the same. Some of the key differences between magic links and passkeys are how they work, their security, where a website server stores them and whether or not they expire after being used to log in to an account. Continue reading to learn more about what makes magic links and passkeys different and similar to one another.

In a significant move to address the complexities of regulating artificial intelligence (AI), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) declared the formation of a bipartisan task force dedicated to exploring AI innovation and devising safeguards against potential threats. This initiative comes as lawmakers grapple with the rapid evolution of AI technology and its implications for various sectors.

NIST is to the US government what The Watcher is to the Marvel universe. In theory, it should simply observe the world around it, but in reality, it responds to evolving threats through interference. Despite the buzz around the update to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), you might find it hard to say that any compliance falls under the category of “hot.”

Oren Amiram, Director of Product at AlgoSec, explains why misconfigurations continue to plague public cloud network services and how organizations can address these shortfalls with AlgoSec Cloud. Cloud security as a strategy is constantly evolving to meet the needs of organizations for scale, agility, and security. If your organization is weighing the merits of the use of public cloud versus private cloud, here are a few facts to keep in mind. Data shows that the public cloud is the preferred choice.

The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 is a key piece of legislation that establishes a framework of governance, performance, and accountability for Australian government and Commonwealth organizations. The PGPA Act’s main goal is to ensure that all government bodies practice effective management of public resources and are transparent in their activities.

Denial of service attacks pose a significant threat to online services, with the power to disrupt and disable critical operations. This guide uncovers the numerous tactics attackers use, the motivations behind their malicious activities, and provides actionable strategies to fortify your network against these insidious threats.

This is Part 3 in my ongoing project to cover 30 cybersecurity topics in 30 weekly blog posts. Creating documentation for anything is perhaps the least interesting job any employee has, but there are plenty of good reasons to do it. Let’s discuss the whys and hows of effective cybersecurity documentation.

A joint cybersecurity advisory published last week discusses ransomware attack impacts on healthcare, along with ALPHV’s attack techniques, indicators of compromise (IoCs) and proper response actions. ALPHV is a big enough problem that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) all are getting together to put healthcare organizations on notice.

Virtual reality (VR) offers profound benefits across industries, particularly in education and training, thanks to its immersive nature. Through derivatives, such as 3D learning environments, VR enables learners to gain a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts more quickly and efficiently.