March 5 | 2:00–3:50 PM ET | 2 CPEs | FOS: IT
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None required
Field of Study: Information Technology (IT)
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods are proving insufficient in protecting against phishing attacks and other vulnerabilities. This webinar will explore the critical need for modernized mobile security, focusing on phishing-resistant authentication methods such as FIDO2/WebAuthn. Drawing from authoritative publications by ENISA, CERT-EU, CISA, the Netherlands National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), and the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), we will analyze the challenges of current MFA methods and highlight the transition to phishing-resistant solutions. Attendees will gain actionable insights into implementing FIDO-based authentication, securing mobile transactions, and future-proofing their organization's security framework in an increasingly mobile-first world.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the Threat Landscape:
- Learn why traditional MFA methods (e.g., SMS, push notifications, software tokens) are vulnerable to phishing, SIM swaps, and push-bombing attacks.
- The Case for Phishing-Resistant MFA:
- Discover why FIDO2/WebAuthn is considered the gold standard for secure, phishing-resistant authentication.
- Explore other phishing-resistant methods, such as PKI-based MFA, and their use cases.
- Adoption Trends and Guidance:
- Review guidance from global cybersecurity authorities like ENISA, CERT-EU, and CISA.
- Understand the policy and regulatory landscape driving adoption of modern MFA solutions.
- Practical Applications:
- Explore real-world examples of FIDO-based authentication in commercial applications, including banking, emails, and mobile transactions.
- Implementation Best Practices:
- Get actionable steps for migrating to phishing-resistant MFA and enhancing mobile security for your organization.
- Securing the Mobile-First Future:
- Understand how modern authentication secures mobile platforms, which dominate electronic transactions globally.
Moderators
- Harrison Lee, PMP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, Principal, Sikich
- Lisa Palma
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