Stephen McDermid

Chief Security Officer for EMEA at Okta.

Articles by: Stephen McDermid

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Authentication in 2026 - moving beyond foundational MFA to tackle the new era of attacks

By Stephen McDermid Published

Organizations must build on existing security practices and embrace phishing-resistant authentication to deliver robust protection.

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Cyber resilience under DORA – are you prepared for the challenge?

By Stephen McDermid Published

DORA has transformed the cybersecurity landscape for financial services firms - how can they best respond?

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Why digital identity is the ultimate battleground in cybersecurity

By Stephen McDermid Published

Users need help managing passwords. Fear still remains around AI and its potential security threat.

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Why it’s time to leave passwords in the past

By Stephen McDermid Published

Passwords may seem like the choice to keep accounts safe, but don’t solve all security concerns.

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