Webinar: ERM

Modernized Mobile Security: The Phishing-Resistant Future of Authentication

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Practical Applications:
    • Explore real-world examples of FIDO-based authentication in commercial applications, including banking, emails, and mobile transactions.
  5. Implementation Best Practices:
    • Get actionable steps for migrating to phishing-resistant MFA and enhancing mobile security for your organization.
  6. 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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