VeriSign partners with Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Sun Microsystems and other technology makers to provide security for Web services.

Phasing out Basic Authentication is, to be honest, a sensible decision. One of the older web authentication protocols, it uses cleartext usernames and passwords to control access to services.

Insider 5 authentication methods putting passwords to shame March 31, 2016 - 11:32 am There’s no arguing that passwords are becoming less and less reliable in protecting our data and identities.

Blockchain firm Lightning Labs drafted a new Lightning Network-based authentication system that could replace traditional email-based accounts.

LastPass may be in recovery from its second serious security incident this year, but rival services are busy adding quality-of-life features like passwordless authentication.