Articles by Yaroslava Vasylenko
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An Automatic Session Lock: Recommended Timeouts, Compliance Rules, and Frictionless ConfigurationMost security frameworks cap idle timeout at 15 minutes — not 120. This guide maps CIS, NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and CJIS requirements to exact timeout...Read more
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Contactless Authentication for the Enterprise: A Complete Guide to Phishing-Resistant, Passwordless AccessContactless authentication replaces typed passwords with cryptographic tap-to-login across enterprise endpoints, doors, and SaaS apps. This guide covers NFC, BLE, and FIDO2 technologies, IAM integration with...Read more
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Passwordless Authentication: The Complete Guide to a More Secure FuturePasswordless authentication replaces vulnerable passwords with secure, user-friendly methods like biometrics and cryptographic passkeys (FIDO2). This approach eliminates phishing, credential theft, and password fatigue by removing...Read more
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Workflow Automation for Small Business: Transform Your Operations Without Breaking the BankWorkflow automation helps small businesses streamline repetitive tasks, saving time, reducing errors, and improving customer and employee experiences — without needing extra hires or costly tools....Read more
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EMR for Small Practice: How to Choose the Best SystemChoosing the best EMR for a small practice means focusing on usability, affordability, and core functionality rather than feature overload. Small teams need systems that are...Read more
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Auth0 Alternatives: 8 Best Options for Cost-Effective Authentication in 2026Many developers are moving away from Auth0 due to skyrocketing costs, poor support, and limited customization after its acquisition by Okta. This has created demand for...Read more
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What to Do When the Microsoft Authenticator App Is Not WorkingIf your Microsoft Authenticator app stops working, you’re not alone — common issues include syncing failures, connectivity problems, or device misconfigurations. To resolve these, start with...Read more
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PSD2, Dynamic Linking & FIDO AuthenticatorsThe revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) modernizes EU payment rules to enhance security, consumer protection, and market innovation. It mandates Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) using two...Read more
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Understanding Identity AuthenticationIdentity authentication is crucial for securing digital interactions, preventing fraud, and ensuring only authorized users gain access. Unlike identity verification, which occurs at registration, authentication is...Read more
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What Is a Replay Attack?Replay attacks pose a serious cybersecurity threat by intercepting and retransmitting valid data to gain unauthorized access. These attacks can compromise financial transactions, IoT devices, and...Read more
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What is a Bluetooth Dongle and How to Choose the Best One?Adding a Bluetooth dongle to PC or Mac devices seems like a reasonably straightforward process. However, a lot of things can go wrong, not to your...Read more
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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in FortniteFortnite, one of the most popular battle royale games, offers players a robust security feature known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This guide will walk you through the...Read more
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Mobile Authentication and App Authenticators: The Future of Passwordless Identity ManagementIn today's digital world, securing sensitive information and protecting user privacy is of utmost importance. Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, making it...Read more
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SafetyDetectives: An Interview with Oleg Naumenko, CEO HideezSafetyDetectives spoke with Hideez founder and CEO Oleg Naumenko. He is currently in Ukraine and has volunteered to help the government improve its cybersecurity by upgrading the...Read more
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Account and Password Safety. How to Keep Your Account Secure?The number of security breaches in 2021 significantly surpassed the one in 2020, and this unfortunate trend is set to continue in 2022. With many cybersecurity...Read more
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Top 10 Productivity and Safety Tips for Remote WorkRemote work is undoubtedly practical and time-saving in many regards. However, it also brings about a long list of potential challenges and issues. Here are the...Read more
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How to Password Protect Folders in Windows 10 and Secure Your Files?Password protecting your folders adds great protection to your sensitive information. It minimizes the chances of anyone snooping around, especially if you share a Windows PC...Read more
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Hideez Assists FIDO Alliance in Launching the New Metadata Specification (MDS3)With the demise of password-based security and a growing diversity of authenticators over the last few years, a new streamlined repository to add and view FIDO...Read more
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CPRA explained. What does it mean for Businesses?The CCPA, California Consumer Privacy Act, has been legally enforceable since July 1st of last year. It is the first significant privacy law in the US...Read more
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What is HIPAA Compliance? HIPAA RequirementsHIPAA is a legal act that establishes the rules for patient information protection. It makes it possible for healthcare patients to control their sensitive information and...Read more
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Authentication in NIST Cybersecurity Framework | Smart Grid Profile for Improving Critical InfrastructureThe U.S. electric power grid is modernizing through “smart” technologies. These changes bring a lot of benefits, but also a lot of potential cybersecurity risks. National Institute of...Read more
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Hideez Teams Up with InBase to Enhance Security of Megapolis.DocNet UsersHideez is proud to announce a new partnership with InBase, a Ukrainian IT company renowned for its business automation and electronic document management solutions. This collaboration aims...Read more
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Hideez is helping to defend Ukrainian cyberspaceSince February 24, Hideez has been providing Ukrainian organizations with free security keys from Yubico and a free license for the Hideez Server, a network service that allows...Read more
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Hideez joins forces with Yubico to Help State-Owned Companies in Ukraine Secure Themselves Amid WarEver since the start of the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s digital infrastructure has faced an unpreceded number of malicious web attacks. Amid the relentless wave of those...Read more
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Hideez Key 4, A New Key Ensuring Passwordless Access In Both Digital and Physical WorldThe device has multi-protocol support, including TOTP, FIDO U2F, and FIDO2, supplemented by password management opportunities, proximity-based authentication, and a built-in pre-programmed RFID tag to open...Read more
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Hideez Key for CyberArk. Authentication IntegrationStolen credentials are used to commit fraud on an enormous scale through Account Takeover (ATO) or credential stuffing attacks. This presents a huge problem for businesses...Read more
