How the authentication landscape is changing [Q&A]

Recently there has been much talk of the death of the password and a switch to other forms of authentication, like biometrics, which are seen as more secure. But is biometric security a complete answer, and do we risk swapping usability for security? We spoke to Perry Chaffee, vice president of strategy at password-less security company WWPass to find out about the latest trends in authentication. BN: How is the security market changing its outlook with regard to authentication? PC: Authentication tends to either improve security at the cost of convenience, or improve convenience at the cost of security. Very… [Continue Reading]