Open the Gate! Ensuring Easy Authentication While Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks

The ability to work remotely has been a blessing in some ways, however, library users still face challenges. To compound matters, cybercrime risks loom large threatening campus security, specifically targeting users who are accessing resources remotely. This has uncovered skills gaps for both librarians and users, requiring librarians to examine their authentication methods. Thankfully, there are easy ways to ensure institutional security, while also reducing barriers to paywalled content for users. Reporting from both the librarian and publisher perspectives, this paper provides insight into remote authentication challenges, library cybersecurity risks, and solutions for protecting institutions while still providing seamless access.