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Single Sign-On (SSO) — which lets employees use one set of credentials for all (or many of) their apps — is a very effective way to protect work-accounts from a variety of security-threats. Yet many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers treat SSO as a premium add-on, available only in the highest-priced plans. In practice, this means effective security functionality is locked […]
The SSO Tax: When basic Security Becomes a Luxury Read More »
Facial recognition technology is increasingly shaping our interactions with devices and environments. From unlocking smartphones to navigating airport security, these systems are becoming more sophisticated. However, the ethical considerations of intent (active participation) and consent (clear agreement) are crucial to ensuring responsible use. This post explores these principles through three examples — iPhone unlock, airport security, and
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The year 2024 was brimming with hype around new and improved tools in the field of generative AI. Tools for creating code, text, images, and even videos emerged almost daily. This feels like a good moment to reflect on how I’m incorporating these tools into my life. I believe the products that truly integrate into
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Just like other aspects of technology and product-development, the design of a digital or physical product reflects who made it and what was top of mind – or in this case wasn’t for the team. I’d like to share my thoughts about an experience I recently had with packaging. I don’t want to give the
A Small Cut for Design, A Giant Leap for Inclusivity Read More »
Passkeys are top of mind to everyone who wants to go passwordless either in order to improve their customers/employees cyber-security posture or to reduce the friction caused by passwords that often leads to churn and cost. Overview: What are passkeys? What are they good for? The harm of passwords By understanding the value of a
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In the world of the Jenario Idea Lab, one of the recent products has been the Daily Doodle book. This low-content publication, released on Amazon in December 2023, is a pocket-sized collection of simple drawing prompts. Its roots trace back to a workshop I attended in 2011, aptly named “Brave the Line” (“Mut zum Strich
A Jenario Origin story I like it when decisions make themselves. At least for me that’s how the big ones happen. Perhaps I’m not giving myself enough credit for considering every possible angle well in advance of any actual crisis, but by the time a big decision is necessary, it seems to make itself. September