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Herkimer County selects PortalGuard platform for secure access because its user groups ’ experience levels varied , so it needed a solution that provided enhanced security and optimal ease of use .
PortalGuard enables the county ’ s IT team to leverage the platform ’ s 17 available authentication methods to allow administrators and users to choose the method that best fits its workflow and access scenarios .
“ We are proud to add Herkimer County to our growing community of county government customers ,” said Mark Cochran , President of BIO-key – PortalGuard .
“ Especially in the COVID era , getting ahead of emerging threats is a top priority for county governments .
Herkimer County in New York has selected BIO-key ’ s PortalGuard IAM platform to provide its workforce with secure access to mission-critical data .
“ We hear from our customers that to be successful in this endeavor , they need to thwart the sophistication of today ’ s cyberattacks with robust access security controls to verify users while also improving the user experience .
Herkimer County sought a flexible and agile IAM platform to add Multi-Factor Authentication ( MFA ) to its security stack to support cybersecurity compliance requirements without disrupting its users ’ workflows . Solution flexibility was essential to the Herkimer project
“ By leveraging the PortalGuard IAM platform designed for the modern workforce , county governments can secure access to their critical data cost-effectively and meet their compliance requirements without negatively impacting their users .”
IT training company focuses on needs of young trainees
New Horizons IT and Business Training Solutions , a global leading provider of IT training to corporate learners and administrators for 40 years , has launched a new website the company says will better meet the needs of today ’ s younger IT trainees . The site brings more visual engagement and ease of use , providing more educational opportunities for the new generation of IT professionals .
“ Our 18 to 24-year-old demographic has seen significant growth over the past three years . It is now our fastestgrowing customer segment ,” said Dave Saben , Chief Experience Officer for New Horizons . “ Our goal has always been to meet learners on their own terms and those terms are changing . Our new mobile-first , responsive site was specifically designed to appeal to younger learners who demand a seamless experience across all screen sizes .
“ When a learner lands on our website today , they can choose one of thousands of available courses in just three clicks of the mouse , enrolling themselves in a life-changing experience without the need to talk to any of the hundreds of consultants we have working across the globe .”
The company says Millennials prefer to complete a transaction quickly on their own , rather than talking on the phone to a human .
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