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Wednesday, August 5 • 10:00 - 10:25
Security Questions Considered Harmful

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Many sites require users to provide answers to "security questions," which are typically used as part of the account recovery process. This talk will explore the nature of these questions and answers, and present problems associated with this practice.

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Jim Fenton

Internet Technologist, Altmode Networks
Jim Fenton is a consultant and researcher with a focus on user-centric identity, messaging, and Internet privacy and security issues. His primary consulting focus is currently in the area of user authentication standards, currently supporting the National Institute of Standards and... Read More →


Wednesday August 5, 2015 10:00 - 10:25 PDT
Passwords Tuscany

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