Why a simple password doesn’t cut it anymore

Multi-factor authentication is a key factor in using cloud systems

David Kinsella, chief technology officer, Datapac

It might not be the first thing about cloud to spring to mind for business people, but all ICT professionals are very conscious of the importance of identity management for all applications and systems in the cloud. “Most cloud services require user authentication, usually single sign-on, and there are variations for added security such as two-factor identification,” said David Kinsella, chief technology officer of Datapac.

“We are seeing more and more clients looking ...