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Your network demands strong authentication and seamless access. How do you achieve both?

How do you balance robust security with easy access? Share your strategies for achieving both.

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Your network demands strong authentication and seamless access. How do you achieve both?

How do you balance robust security with easy access? Share your strategies for achieving both.

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    Alexia Wong

    Tuition teacher. Earned Community Top Voice Badge in Teaching in '23 and Community Top Voice Badge in Cybersecurity in '24.

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    To achieve both, you need to first assess the needs of your network. This is to help you identify how easy the access needs to be. You need to then implement things like multi-factor authentication. This is to ensure that only authorized users have access to the network. You need to also make sure that your users are be willing to adhere to the authentication process. This is to avoid a cybersecurity breach.

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    Dr. Seema Shah

    Corporate Trainer- EI Behavioural, Counseling, Mentoring & Coaching in B2B & B2C space; 35+years in Academia & Industry; Ex NMIMS; Explore naram- knitted & corcheted products on Brown Living

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    Achieve both by implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for security while using single sign-on (SSO) for seamless access. Leverage adaptive authentication to adjust security based on risk. Encrypt data, monitor access, and ensure compliance with role-based permissions for a balance of security and usability.

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    Santosh Kumar FIP, CISSP, PMP, CISA, CHFI, AIGP

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Leader | CISO & DPO Expertise | GenAI Architect | Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) 🏫 IIT Madras| IIM Indore

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    "Security at the cost of usability comes at the expense of security itself." 🎯 Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) across platforms 🎯 Adopt passwordless authentication (biometrics/tokens) 🎯 Layer security with contextual access controls 🎯 Use risk-based authentication for sensitive resources 🎯 Employ adaptive MFA that scales with risk level 🎯 Implement session timeouts based on activity 🎯 Create self-service password reset options 🎯 Design intuitive security UX with minimal friction 🎯 Utilize push notifications instead of OTP codes 🎯 Deploy FIDO2/WebAuthn compatible solutions 🎯 Implement continuous authentication in background

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    Folasade Adegoke

    Cybersecurity Leader | Cloud & Risk Expert | Award-Winning Career Coach & Speaker | EdTech Founder | Advisory Board Member | Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch

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    Striking the right balance between strong authentication and seamless access is crucial in today’s security landscape. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and adaptive access controls help ensure security without compromising user experience.

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    Swastik A.

    Principal Product Security Engineer | Certified Ethical Hacker | Certified AWS Solution Architect | Certified Azure Cloud

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    MFA: Boost security with Multi-Factor Authentication—my go-to for preventing unauthorized access. Zero Trust: Implement Zero Trust Architecture for continuous verification and adaptive security. IAM: Streamline access with Identity and Access Management—essential for efficient role management. Passwordless: Switch to passwordless methods like biometrics for enhanced security and user experience. Adaptive Access: Use AI-driven adaptive access to balance security and convenience. Encryption: Protect data with robust encryption standards like AES-256 and TLS 1.3. Continuous Monitoring: Stay proactive with EDR/XDR tools to detect and respond to threats. User Training: Educate users on cybersecurity best practices to minimize human error.

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    Eduardo Kohn

    Fullstack Developer | Java | Spring Boot | React | JavaScript | TypeScript

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    Implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions can effectively balance strong authentication with seamless user access. SSO allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications without repeated logins, enhancing both security and user experience. Additionally, integrating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification, such as passwords combined with biometric data or one-time passcodes. This approach ensures that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information, while maintaining a smooth and efficient user workflow.

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    Basima Ja'ara

    Ph.D. in Management | PMP/PMI, ISTQB, ITIL, WCM Portal, EOT | Creativity & Innovation

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    1. Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security. 2. Utilize single sign-on for seamless access. 3. Regularly update security protocols and systems. 4. Balance convenience with robust, user-friendly security measures.

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    Puneet Taneja

    Driving awareness for Data & AI strategies || Empowering with Smart Solutions || Founder & CPO of Complere Infosystem

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    "Security shouldn’t slow you down, it should smarten you up." Balancing strong authentication with smooth access isn’t easy, but it’s possible with the right setup. Here’s what’s worked for us: 1. Go passwordless: Using biometrics or magic links reduces friction without compromising safety. 2. Implement SSO: One sign-in, multiple access points — secure and simple. 3. Use adaptive authentication: Adjust the level of security based on user behavior and risk level. 4. Educate your users: The best tech fails without smart usage — awareness is key.

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    Alexander Dvoynin

    Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing Enthusiast | Strategic Cash Flow Planner & Forecasting Manager @ Brink’s Inc

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    To achieve both strong authentication and seamless access, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) with adaptive authentication that adjusts security requirements based on user behavior and risk levels. Use Single Sign-On (SSO) to reduce friction while maintaining security across multiple applications. Deploy passwordless authentication methods like biometrics or security keys for a balance of security and usability. Leverage identity and access management (IAM) solutions with AI-driven threat detection to identify anomalies without disrupting legitimate users. Continuously monitor and refine authentication policies to enhance security while ensuring a smooth user experience.

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    Shuvon Md Shariar Shanaz

    Ex World Top 1 TryHackMe • Hacker • Bug Bounty Hunter • Penetration Tester • NASA HOF

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    Balancing strong security with ease of access requires smart authentication, automation, and user-friendly policies. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds security without excessive friction, while single sign-on (SSO) reduces login fatigue. Automating security updates ensures protection without disrupting workflows. Regularly reviewing access controls ensures users have only the permissions they need. User education is key—security should feel seamless, not restrictive. What strategies do you use to maintain both security and accessibility?

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