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ManageEngine strengthens its identity-first security offerings
M anageEngine has cemented its stance in identity-first security with the launch of passwordless , phishingresistant FIDO2 authentication for enterprise applications in ADSelfService Plus .
This is its on-premises identity security solution , and endpoint MFA for Windows machines and elevated system actions in Identity360 , its cloud-native identity management platform .
Attackers are ever striving to breach authentication mechanisms by stealing and misusing identities , predominantly via phishing attacks . Egress ’ 2024 Email Security Risk Report states that 79 % of account takeover ( ATO ) attacks start with phishing .
“ Security teams , knowing that this exponentially growing security perimeter cannot be protected effectively anymore with legacy network-based security controls , are shifting their focus to identity-first security , positioning identity as the primary control plane for cybersecurity . With identity as the new security perimeter , the effort to safeguard the entire network is now translated into carefully authenticating every identity requesting entry into the network .”
Unlike other cyberthreats , phishing directly targets unsuspecting end users who often become victims of the attack . Deploying phishing-resistant authentication barricades such attacks , propelling organisations towards an enhanced Zero Trust security environment .
“ As the digital infrastructure of enterprises is expanding due to widespread adoption of cloud services and remote work , network attack surfaces are also correspondingly increasing ,” said Manikandan Thangaraj , Vice President , ManageEngine .
Construction of the largest tech hub in Europe begins
W ork is underway on the 55,000 square metre Tech Zity Vilnius project in Vilnius , Lithuanian – set to be the largest tech hub in Europe .
Located on the site of a former sewing factory , Tech Zity Vilnius is scheduled for completion in 2027 .
Vilnius , Lithuania
The first phase , encompassing 16,500 square metres , is set to open in the summer of 2025 with 75 % of the firstphase spaces already leased or reserved .
Mangirdas Sapranauskas , Head of Business at Go Vilnius , the city ’ s official tourism and business development agency , highlighted the significance of the new technology hub for Northern Europe .
“ Tech Zity not only puts Vilnius on the tech map , but it also has the potential to become a hotspot for the regional startup ecosystem . It marks a new stage for the development of the innovation district in Vilnius .
“ This hub , where companies from different industries can interact , is sure to foster new creative solutions . We hope to see it become a meeting place for innovators and creatives from across the region .”
The first of three phases will transform three courtyards and old factory buildings into modern offices , a conference centre , a sports and wellness club , a restaurant and coworking spaces . Upon final completion in 2027 , Tech Zity Vilnius will accommodate up to 5,000 workers .
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