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Garry McCracken
101 posts
Garry has more than 30 years of experience in data communications and information security. He has contributed to the development of WinMagic's full-disk encryption solutions for desktops, laptops, and other mobile devices. When he is not saving the world of data encryption, he takes off his cape to relax and enjoy life at the cottage. Garry writes from a position of technical expertise since we first started SecureSpeak, making him the longest running blogger at WinMagic.
MagicEndpoint passwordless SSH authentication with FIDO2 and TPM for enterprise security

Introducing MagicEndpoint – SSH key management for Authentication for the Enterprise

With the introduction of MagicEndpoint enterprise support for SSH, enterprise users now get seamless “no user action” access to SSH servers. Instead of password our solution uses SSH with keys whereby the private key is hardware protected and is never shared. This is extremely secure; much more secure than most other key-based SSH solutions where…
MagicEndpoint secure authentication using mobile GPS, Bluetooth, and geofencing

Enhancing Authentication Security with Geolocation and MagicEndpoint

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security of user authentications is paramount. One innovative approach to bolster security is through the use of geolocation. By integrating geolocation data into authentication processes, services like MagicEndpoint can significantly enhance security measures. This blog will explore the various methods of geolocation, including IP and GPS, and highlight why…
Secureing SSH Access

Freeware Released: Securing SSH Access with MagicEndpoint’s FIDO-TPM Innovation

SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol in use since 1995. It was created by Finnish computer scientist Tatu Ylönen in response to a password-sniffing attack at his university. Since then, SSH has become a fundamental tool for secure communication over unsecured networks, widely used for remote server management, secure file transfers, and more.  …

Why Relying on Phones for Online Authentication Is a Bad Idea

In 2022, the US Government released memorandum M-22-09 addressing the requirements for achieving zero-trust security. This introduction has sparked a new standard of cybersecurity for organizations that are looking to stay a few steps ahead of cybercriminals. Zero-trust security requires an on-guard approach where “no actor, system, network, or service operating outside or within the…

Passwordless for Government: A WinMagic Webinar

“I’m very excited to tell you more about our passwordless authentication, today. I believe it is game-changing and it will change the cyber security market,” said Thi Nguyen-Huu, Founder and CEO at WinMagic, during our “Passwordless for Government” webinar, hosted jointly with Carahsoft Technology Corp. Leading the webinar, Garry Mccracken, CISO at WinMagic, began with…
Avoid Cybersecurity Stress Burnout

8 Ways to Avoid Cybersecurity Stress Burnout

A recent report suggests that a majority of cybersecurity professionals experience extreme stress and burnout with 54% of them wanting to quit their jobs. In 2022, Forbes forecasted that one in 10 of these experts will leave the industry. Cybersecurity burnout is real and is wearing down many of our fellows. With cyberattacks growing more…

WinMagic partners with Lumen Technologies to offer mission-critical cybersecurity solutions

New partnership leverages expertise in network, security and cloud solutions Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — May 24, 2023 — WinMagic Inc. (the “Company” or “WinMagic”) is proud to announce that it is now a member of the Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) Channel Partner program. WinMagic offers powerfully simple and seamless authentication and encryption solutions that use…

WinMagic now integrates with Ping Identity’s PingOne DaVinci to provide authentication and encryption solutions to federal, state and commercial enterprises

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – April 19th, 2023 — Today, WinMagic Inc. (the “Company” or “WinMagic”) announced a new integration with Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, leveraging PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will allow DaVinci users to insert MagicEndpoint into authentication flows, introducing a passwordless experience and secure pre-boot authentication. WinMagic joins a…
Device-Level Signals: Framework of Zero Trust Security

Device-Level Signals: Framework of Zero Trust Security

The U.S. government is tightening the reins, requiring agencies to comply with Zero Trust architecture (ZTA) by the end of September 2024. This strategy is targeted toward thwarting increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyberattacks. Zero Trust protocols are essential to safeguarding federal, medical, financial, and other high-risk industries. In the words of the U.S. government, “To…

Carahsoft and WinMagic Partner to Provide Authentication and Encryption Solutions to the Public Sector

WinMagic’s MagicEndpoint Now Available to Federal, State and Local Government Markets Mississauga, ON and Reston, VA – April 11th, 2023 – Today, WinMagic, an encryption and authentication provider, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as WinMagic’s Master Government Aggregator®, making the company’s industry-leading authentication and…
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