Google Apps has announced added security and authentication to the online application suite’s fee-based Premier edition as well as its Education and Government versions. The two-step enhanced verification system will be added to all versions of Google Apps in coming months. The goal is to help overcome resistance to the use of in-the-cloud utilities by adding an additional layer of security. The two-step process will fend off risks such as phishing and password reuse, according to Google.
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Google Apps Does Two-Step Security Dance
Posted by: Rob Spiegel September 20, 2010 10:52 AMGoogle Apps has announced added security and authentication to the online application suite’s fee-based Premier edition as well as its Education and Government versions. The two-step enhanced verification system will be added to all versions of Google Apps in coming months. The goal is to help overcome resistance to the use of in-the-cloud utilities by adding an additional layer of security. The two-step process will fend off risks such as phishing and password reuse, according to Google.