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Multifactor Authentication in IdM Selfservice

May 31st, 2023 | by

IT security is a major and important topic at RWTH Aachen University and the IT Center.

Data protection title with a big blue digital lock on a dark blue background.

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Already in 2021, it was reported that the introduction of multifactor authentication (Mfa) would provide systems with greater security against unauthorized access.

In order to offer the Mfa protection to further services the IdM Selfservice is now equipped with the so-called “Mfa Tokenmanager”.

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Change-Your-Password-Day

February 1st, 2023 | by
Keyboard, notepad with password "12345" and combination lock on black background

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Today is the official “change-your-password-day”. We would like to take this opportunity to once again draw attention to the importance of password security and have prepared a few tips for you.

Because hand on heart – when was the last time you changed your passwords?

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Single sign-on: What does that actually mean?

December 6th, 2021 | by
Single Sign-On authentication

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Our everyday life is closely accompanied by the internet. We communicate with our peers on the net, share memories on social media, we shop online, search for answers to various questions in forums and much more. All these services usually require a login via username and password. With intensive use of various online services, it is sometimes easy to lose track of everything. This can often lead to downright password chaos. Single Sign-On (SSO) is intended to remove or precisely prevent this chaos. Read the rest of this entry »

Important tips to better password security

November 13th, 2020 | by

Computers and internet access are now an integral part of our everyday lives. We use them not only for work, but also for private purposes. Whether it’s work-related documents, conversations with colleagues, friends and family, bank documents or the exchange of private photos; none of this should be visible to everyone.Whoever uses such technologies should also protect themselves. In order to protect yourself, an efficient password protection is essential.

Login interface on a website

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