Whether for personal use or accessing your corporate network, authentication and authorisation are two critical concepts in access control. At times confused with authorisation, authentication is the process of verifying the identity of an entity before access or authorisation is given.

Authentication may involve the use of passwords, access tokens, and biometric verification while authorization uses processes like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).

So with all the innovations placed around authentication and authorisation, why do systems still get hacked? And as more organisations move to the cloud, what can we expect from these two facets of access control in the years ahead?

With us on PodChats for FutureCISO is Jayavignesh Reddy, Senior IAM Evangelist, ManageEngine.

1.       What is the biggest issue influencing/impacting authentication?

2.       How has authentication (technology and practices) evolved during the pandemic?

3.       How CISOs and CIOs position authentication as an enabler for digital business?

4.       There are those who suggest that passwords be dropped altogether. Is this a good idea in the current state of technology?

5.       Do you see zero trust as changing the landscape of authentication?

6.       Our topic is Future of authentication. How do you see the future of authentication evolving?