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Microcosm, the Software Copy Protection Experts
With over 30 years experience in the software protection industry, Microcosm offers a range of copy protection solutions that delivers the perfect combination of security and ease of use. In this post we outline our history and describe our current software protection solutions.
COVID-19 Information
Information about changes to our service due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
One-Time Password: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions relating to importing, provisioning and managing OTP hardware tokens in 2FA and MFA environments.
Christmas and New Year Opening Times and Support
Full details of our opening times and sales and technical support over the festive period.
Estándares de las tarjetas inteligentes: ¿qué significa cada uno de ellos?
Con tantos estándares vigentes relativos a las tarjetas inteligentes, es importante comprender qué significa cada uno y qué relevancia tienen. En este artículo le ofreceremos una perspectiva sobre algunos estándares clave y la función que desempeñan dentro del ecosistema de las tarjetas inteligentes.
Generic Identity Device Specification (GIDS) for Smart Card Authentication
GIDS sets out the functionality of a physical identity device that can be used for authentication, such as a smart card or USB token.
¿Qué es PKCS#11?
PKCS#11 define una API para la comunicación con tokens con seguridad criptográfica como tarjetas inteligentes, llaves USB y módulos de seguridad de hardware (HSMs). También conocida como Cryptoki", PKCS#11 es parte de las Public Key Cryptography Standards.
Introducing Our New Partner, Korum Secure
Microcosm is pleased to announce that Korum Secure is our new distributor in France.
Dinkey Pro/FD Version 7.4 Released
We are very pleased to announce a new release of the Dinkey Pro/FD SDK, version 7.4. Version 7.4 brings a much sought-after feature to Dinkey Pro/FD — demo software keys. Read on to learn more.
Google Advanced Protection Program
Google have introduced their strongest security for personal Google accounts. Support for hardware Security Keys now offers the strongest form of account protection against sophisticated phishing attacks.
HOTP frente a TOTP: ¿En qué se diferencian?
HOTP y TOTP constituyen los dos patrones principales de las contraseñas de un solo uso, pero ¿qué significan desde el punto de vista de la seguridad y por qué elegiría una y no otra?
Microcosm is Now Listed on WiredGov
Microcosm is pleased to announce that it is now listed on WiredGov, enabling the distribution of our digital security software and hardware to the UK government and public sector organisations.
Cybersecurity Budgets
Driven by ever-increasing rates of cyber crime, spending on cybersecurity is expected to rise by 12-15% over the next five years, with cumulative global spending predicted to exceed $1 trillion from 2017 to 2021.
Dinkey Pro/FD Version 7.3 Released
We are very pleased to announce a new release of the Dinkey Pro/FD SDK, version 7.3. Read on to learn more about what's new in version 7.3 and how it can benefit you.
Why Passwords are Failing to Keep Systems Secure
When designing a system, using passwords to protect access might be the first thing you think of. However, this is rarely enough to secure sensitive information.
Microcosm Selected as UK Government G-Cloud Supplier
Microcosm is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a G-Cloud 9 supplier by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as part of the latest iteration of the G-Cloud Framework.
New Developments in OTP Authentication Hardware
Despite the emergence of mobile-based authentication technologies and the convenience they offer, organisations concerned with security continue to embrace the humble One-Time Password (OTP) token and the security it brings.
Dinkey Pro/FD New Features & Improved Hardware
We are very pleased to announce a number of recent improvements to Dinkey Pro/FD, both in hardware and software. In particular, the latest release of the Dinkey Pro/FD SDK — version 7.2 — introduces some great new functionality requested by many of our customers using Mac OS X and Linux.