What all those security terms mean—and how some of them differ.  
 
 
 
Cybersecurity Jargon Explained
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RAT? KBA? FRR? OOB?
 
Cybersecurity terms and acronyms can be infuriatingly opaque—and infuriatingly plentiful. Here’s what they actually mean.  
 
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Two-factor, two-step. Biometrics, behavioral biometrics. These things may sound the same—but they're not.
 
Not All Biometrics are Equal
The recent Biostar 2 breach illuminates key differences between traditional and behavioral biometrics technologies.
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“Two-Step” is Not Two-Factor
You’ve added more steps to your login workflow. But is that the same as making it more secure? Often it isn’t.
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Device-free authentication, right and wrong. Enabling logins without extra devices is a worthy goal—but be careful how you accomplish it.
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Behavioral biometrics demystified. It’s one of the hottest technologies in cybersecurity. But what is it? Find out, in simple terms.
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Why SMS isn’t a good way to get to MFA. It’s widely-used because it’s cheap and easy—not because it’s particularly secure.
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