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FIDO for e-Government Services

December 13, 2022

FIDO for e-Government Services
The global COVID-19 pandemic closed offices and forced governments to rapidly move services online, if they weren’t already, to serve its citizens. Although usernames and passwords are easy to deploy and easy for citizens to use, they leave systems and users vulnerable to cyberattacks. They are especially vulnerable to phishing attacks designed to steal login credentials and compromise legacy multi-factor authentication (MFA) tools like those using one-time passwords (OTP) and push notifications. With phishing attacks on the rise, it is imperative for governments to support “phishing-resistant” MFA technology that is also accessible, efficient, and cost-effective.

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DSN-Departamento de Seguridad Nacional

The Department of National Security is the advisory body to the President of the Government in matters of National Security and assumes the functions of Technical Secretariat and permanent working body of the National Security Council. As an advisory body to the President of the Government, it is responsible for providing immediate, optimal and comprehensive support in matters of National Security for proper decision-making, as well as, among other functions: Prepare studies and reports on National Security, without prejudice of the functions that correspond to other bodies. Conduct early warning and monitoring of risks, threats and crisis situations in coordination with the competent bodies and authorities. Assisting the Director of the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Government in his capacity as Secretary of the National Security Council as well as representing the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Government in the field of National Security. Analyze the evolution of risks and thre

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