Data Bites

RADIUS security news and updates from the Cloud RADIUS team.

Context-Aware Authentication with Cloud Radius

Forrester, an analyst firm’s report, suggests 80% of data breaches occur due to weak credentials. There were simpler days when data on a network was believed to be safe, but it is not so in the present. The stakes are higher now with more and more threat factors and Layer 2 attacks. Organizations are constantly […]

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Cloud 802.1x Explained

What Is Cloud 802.1x? An 802.1x network is unique in one major way; it uses a Cloud RADIUS server as a means of authenticating users. The Cloud RADIUS checks a user’s credentials to see if they are an active member of an enterprise and grants users varying privileges of access depending on the network policies […]

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Secure Cloud RADIUS with IAM

Identity access management is a fundamental concept in wireless security. Here's how to implement it.

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Breaking Down the 802.1X Protocol

The 802.1X protocol is a pivotal authentication protocol in network security that is widely used. Its foremost aim is to enhance the security of the network by transitioning from WPA2-PSK networks, which are deemed less secure due to their dependence on a solitary shared password, to the more dependable WPA2-Enterprise/802.1X standard. The implementation of this […]

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