Identity and access management
Identity is often considered the perimeter in infosec, especially as traditional enterprise perimeters dissolve. Identity and access management is critical to maintain data security. From passwords to multifactor authentication, SSO to biometrics, get the latest advice on IAM here.
Top Stories
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Feature
27 Nov 2023
How passwordless authentication aids identity security
Enterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller discusses survey results on user authentication practices and explains the security benefits of passwordless methods. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2023
Traditional MFA isn't enough, phishing-resistant MFA is key
Not every MFA technique is effective in combating phishing attacks. Enterprises need to consider new approaches to protect end users from fraudulent emails. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2023
What should admins know about Microsoft Entra features?
Microsoft Entra combines new and existing cloud-based products and packages them under a new name. Learn how this change affects identity access management in your organization. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2023
FBI: Ransomware actors hacking casinos via third parties
A new Private Industry Notification focuses on ransomware trends involving attacks against casinos as well as a callback phishing campaign perpetrated by the Luna Moth gang. Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2023
Okta breach led to hijacked sessions for 5 customers
Okta provided a detailed timeline of the events surrounding the breach against its customer support case management systems and said five customers had sessions hijacked. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Oct 2023
Collaborate with third parties to ensure enterprise security
Third-party risk is a major threat today, as evidenced in numerous recent breaches. Organizations must work with partners to ensure their data is protected properly. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Oct 2023
Risk & Repeat: Okta under fire after support system breach
This podcast episode covers a security breach suffered by identity vendor Okta involving its customer support systems, which has sparked criticism from customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2023
How to create a company password policy, with template
Use these guidelines and our free template to ensure your company's password policy sets the ground rules for strong and effective password creation and use. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2023
1Password stops attack linked to Okta breach
1Password said a threat actor used a HAR file stolen in the recent Okta breach to access the password manager's Okta tenant, but the activity was detected and blocked. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2023
Okta customer support system breached via stolen credentials
During the latest breach against the identity and access management vendor, attackers took advantage of the system intended to provide support for Okta customers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Oct 2023
SailPoint extends identity security platform with data security
With DAS, privilege access management, AI and other features, SailPoint moves Atlas from an identity governance platform to an identity security platform. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2023
Mandiant: Citrix zero-day actively exploited since August
Exploitation against CVE-2023-4966 is ongoing, and Mandiant CTO Charles Carmakal warned patching alone is insufficient against potential attacks that leverage MFA bypass techniques. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2023
Use these 6 user authentication types to secure networks
One layer of security that all networks and applications need is authentication. Read up on six authentication types, from 2FA to biometrics to certificates. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2023
Google Authenticator synchronization raises MFA concerns
Infosec experts say a synchronization feature added to Google's Authenticator app could lead to unintended consequences for organizations' multifactor authentication codes. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Oct 2023
Best practices to conduct a user access review
User entitlement reviews ensure only authorized users have access to essential systems and data. Uncover the steps of a user access review and helpful best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2023
Top 6 password hygiene tips and best practices
Passwords enable users to access important accounts and data, making them attractive targets to attackers, too. Follow these password hygiene tips to keep your organization safe. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Oct 2023
Takeaways from Oktane23: Okta AI, universal logout and more
New game-changing security features from Okta speed threat detection and response times, enabling IT pros to log all users out of applications during a cyber attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Oct 2023
How to remove digital signatures from a PDF
Digital signatures let organizations execute and secure agreements, but users can remove them if they need to reformat documents or protect signers' privacy. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2023
Okta debuts passkey support to combat account compromises
The identity and access management vendor introduced products and features that addressed new social engineering techniques that require additional security measures beyond MFA. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2023
Dallas doles out $8.5M to remediate May ransomware attack
The city of Dallas provided a detailed attack timeline that showed Royal threat actors compromised a service account a month before ransomware was deployed. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2023
How to add digital signatures to a PDF
Organizations use digital signatures to secure agreements. Common document applications, such as Adobe Acrobat and macOS Preview, let users quickly add digital signatures to PDFs. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2023
Strong identity security could've saved MGM, Caesars, Retool
Three cyber attacks that featured vishing led to compromised identities, data loss and the interruption of operations. Passwordless authentication could have prevented all three. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2023
Developer platform Retool breached in vishing attack
A successful vishing attack against a Retool employee led to account takeovers of 27 cloud customers, but the company is pointing the finger at Google. Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Sep 2023
Time for an identity security revolution
Identity needs to be the foundational component of the cybersecurity stack, because attackers are primarily after an organization's data. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2023
Cisco VPN flaw faces attempted Akira ransomware attacks
Cisco said it became aware of 'attempted exploitation' last month and referenced an Aug. 24 security advisory saying its VPNs were under attack by the Akira ransomware gang. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2023
Okta: 4 customers compromised in social engineering attacks
Okta said a threat actor convinced IT personnel at several customers to reset MFA factors for highly privileged users, though it's unclear how they accomplished that task. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2023
Identity needs a seat at the cybersecurity table
The shift to the cloud and remote work, combined with the rise of phishing and other identity-related attacks, puts identity security at the forefront of cybersecurity concerns. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2023
CrowdStrike CTO: 'Rookie mistakes' are hurting cloud security
CrowdStrike's Elia Zaitsev discusses the rise in credential-based attacks, as well as the common errors organizations make in the cloud that often lead to breaches. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2023
Cisco VPNs under attack via Akira, LockBit ransomware
Cisco and Rapid7 say ransomware actors LockBit and Akira have apparently been targeting Cisco VPNs not configured for multifactor authentication. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2023
How do digital signatures work?
Digital signatures add a level of security to online agreements, which can prevent bad actors from impersonating other individuals or tampering with sensitive contracts. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2023
Wiz warns of exposed multi-tenant apps in Azure AD
During a Black Hat USA 2023 session, a Wiz researcher explained how a common misconfiguration in Azure Active Directory led to the exposure of nearly 1,300 applications. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2023
CrowdStrike observes massive spike in identity-based attacks
Identity-based attacks like Kerberoasting saw massive increases over the last 12 months as adversary breakout time fell, according to CrowdStrike's 2023 Threat Hunting Report. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2023
Improve IAM with identity threat detection and response
Attackers increasingly target user accounts to gain access. Identity threat detection and response offers organizations a way to improve security for identity-based systems. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2023
DocuSign launches AI-backed live video ID verification tool
The e-signature vendor's new AI-supported identity confirmation tool uses biometrics and live video to verify signers' identity and physical presence at the time of signing. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2023
How to fit customer experience security into your strategy
Most organizations overlook security in their CX strategies. However, with collaboration, personalization, CIAM controls and more, organizations can offer a secure and positive CX. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2023
8 best practices for a zero-trust storage strategy
Explore how to apply the zero-trust security model to storage systems. Given today's threat landscape, additional data protection is key for enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2023
Threat actors forged Windows driver signatures via loophole
Threat actors bypassed Microsoft's driver signing policy using a technical loophole and signature timestamp forging tools commonly used in the video game cheat community. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2023
JumpCloud invalidates API keys in response to ongoing incident
The cloud provider did not give any details about the incident that prompted a mandatory API key rotation, which might have caused service disruptions for customers. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2023
ChatGPT users at risk for credential theft
As ChatGPT's user base continues to grow, Group-IB says threat actors have exploited stolen accounts to collect users' sensitive data and professional credentials. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2023
HashiCorp Vault trims SaaS; Boundary hooks up Enterprise
HashiCorp Vault's appeal to a broader field of users gets a boost from a new entry-level cloud service, while a new Boundary Enterprise targets the high end of the market. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2023
AWS launches EC2 Instance Connect Endpoint, Verified Permissions
At re:Inforce 2023, AWS launched a new service that allows customers to connect to their EC2 instances through SSH and RDP connections, removing the need for a public IP address. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jun 2023
How to secure blockchain: 10 best practices
Blockchain has huge potential in the enterprise, but remember all emerging technologies come with their own risks. Consider these 10 best practices for securing blockchain. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2023
6 blockchain use cases for cybersecurity
Is blockchain secure by design, or should blockchains be designed for security? Learn more through these six security and privacy use cases for blockchain. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2023
Coalition: Employee actions are driving cyber insurance claims
After analyzing cyber insurance claims data, Coalition determined that phishing escalated in 2022, ransomware dropped and timely patching remained a consistent problem. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2023
Dragos discloses blocked ransomware attack, extortion attempt
Dragos Inc. published a blog post that outlined a likely ransomware attack it stopped this week, though a threat actor obtained 'general use data' for new hires. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2023
2023 RSA Conference insights: Generative AI and more
Generative AI was the talk of RSA Conference 2023, along with zero trust, identity security and more. Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Jack Poller offers his takeaways. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2023
How to implement principle of least privilege in Azure AD
Restricting users' permissions in Microsoft Azure AD to only what they need to complete their job helps secure and reduce the cloud attack surface. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2023
Google rolls out passkeys in service of passwordless future
Google referred to its new passkey option, which features facial recognition, fingerprint and PIN-based authentication, as 'the beginning of the end of the password.' Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2023
1Password execs outline shift to passwordless authentication
1Password CEO Jeff Shiner and Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless, discuss the power of passkeys, the adoption challenges ahead, and the threat of generative AI attacks. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2023
CrowdStrike details new MFA bypass, credential theft attack
At RSA Conference 2023, CrowdStrike demonstrated an effective technique that a cybercrime group used in the wild to steal credentials and bypass MFA in Microsoft 365. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2023
Rising AI tide sweeps over RSA Conference, cybersecurity
AI is everywhere at RSA Conference 2023, though experts have differing views about why the technology has become omnipresent and how it will best serve cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Apr 2023
How to create fine-grained password policy in AD
Fine-grained password policies are a simple and effective way of ensuring password settings meet business requirements. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Apr 2023
How to enable Active Directory fine-grained password policies
Specifying multiple password policies customized to specific account types adds another layer to an organization's security posture. Using PSOs instead of Group Policy can help. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Apr 2023
How to use a public key and private key in digital signatures
Ensuring authenticity of online communications is critical to conduct business. Learn how to use a public key and private key in digital signatures to manage electronic documents. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Apr 2023
What are the Microsoft 365 password requirements?
When IT administrators manage passwords for Microsoft 365 accounts in Azure AD, they can deploy and remove critical policies that can improve overall security posture. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2023
FTX bankruptcy filing highlights security failures
Debtors claim that defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX lacked any dedicated security personnel and failed to implement critical access controls for billions of dollars in assets. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Apr 2023
How to use Azure AD Connect synchronization for hybrid IAM
Organizations face many challenges authenticating and authorizing users in hybrid infrastructures. One way to handle hybrid IAM is with Microsoft Azure AD Connect for synchronization. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Apr 2023
Centralized vs. decentralized identity management explained
With decentralized identity, organizations can worry less about data security and privacy, while users get more control over their information. But it's not without challenges. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Apr 2023
Top RSA Conference 2023 trends and topics
Enterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller outlines his picks for getting the most out of the 2023 RSA Conference, from keynotes to startups, AI, innovation and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Apr 2023
Comparing enabled and enforced MFA in Microsoft 365
When managing Microsoft 365 authentication, IT admins may encounter the distinction between enabled and enforced MFA. Find out what those terms mean. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2023
119 arrested in Genesis Market takedown
The FBI and Dutch National Police led the takedown of Genesis Market alongside more than a dozen partners, including the U.K., Italy, Spain and Romania. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2023
Zoom launches Okta Authentication for E2EE to verify identity
Authenticated Zoom attendees will get a blue shield icon next to their participant name to give enterprises additional security during sensitive meetings. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
GitHub 2FA plan adds SMS, account lockout safeguards
GitHub has added SMS support and fresh account lockout prevention features to its phased rollout plans as it prepares to implement a 2FA requirement for accounts beginning Monday. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
LastPass breach tied to hack of engineer's home computer
LastPass said a threat actor hacked an employee's home computer to access a corporate password vault and steal decryption keys for its product backups and cloud storage resources. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
23 Feb 2023
Web3 blockchain enables users to take control of identity
A centralized identity model creates security and privacy risks. Decentralized identity through Web3 could mitigate these risks, but companies must adapt to keep pace. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2023
Top incident response tools: How to choose and use them
The OODA loop can help organizations throughout the incident response process, giving insight into which tools are needed to detect and respond to security events. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2023
8 best password managers of 2023
A dedicated tool can help simplify password management and improve online security for individuals and enterprises alike. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Feb 2023
How to filter Security log events for signs of trouble
Certain accounts, such as company executives, will draw unwanted attention from hackers. Learn how to catch these targeted attacks by checking Windows event logs. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Feb 2023
Web 3.0 security risks: What you need to know
Elements of the third version of the web are coming to fruition. But Web 3.0 also comes with new cybersecurity, financial and privacy threats besides the familiar risks of Web 2.0. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2023
4 identity predictions for 2023
Identity's place in the attack chain is driving the shift of identity responsibility from IT operations to security to look into passwordless, digital IDs, platforms and more. Continue Reading
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Podcast
24 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: Another T-Mobile data breach disclosed
This podcast episode discusses the latest T-Mobile breach -- the third in less than three years -- in which a threat actor stole personal data from 37 million customer accounts. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2023
Customer data, encryption key stolen in GoTo breach
GoTo's breach update follows the recent disclosure made by GoTo subsidiary LastPass, which similarly lost significant sensitive customer data in a breach last year. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2023
Experts applaud expansion of Apple's E2E encryption
Amidst growing privacy concerns and data breach threats, Apple launched Advanced Data Protection for U.S. customers last month to secure almost all data stored in iCloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jan 2023
6 cybersecurity buzzwords to know in 2023
Enterprise Strategy Group research indicates many organizations will increase cybersecurity spending in 2023, and with that comes an evolving set of vendor buzzwords to sort out. Continue Reading
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Podcast
20 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: Breaking down the LastPass breach
This podcast episode discusses the fallout of the recent LastPass breach, in which a threat actor stole encrypted logins and unencrypted website URLs from the password manager. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2023
LastPass faces mounting criticism over recent breach
LastPass disclosed a breach last month in which a threat actor stole personal customer information, including billing addresses and encrypted website login details. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jan 2023
Windows security tips for the enterprise
Securing a Windows environment is no easy feat. Read up on low-hanging fruit to quickly address, as well as top tips from two security practitioners to get started. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Dec 2022
Risk & Repeat: OT security progress, threats in 2022
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode discusses the current state of OT security, including the convergence with IT environments and an ever-evolving threat landscape. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2022
What enumeration attacks are and how to prevent them
Web applications may be vulnerable to user enumeration attacks. Learn how these brute-forcing attacks work and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2022
The state of OT security: a rapidly evolving landscape
Security experts weigh in on how the OT security landscape has evolved over the last decade, and where it could be going next as threats continue to mount. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
11 cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Analysts and experts have looked into their crystal balls and made their cybersecurity predictions for 2023. Is your organization prepared if these predictions come true? Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2022
Google drops TrustCor certificates as questions loom
Google joined Mozilla and Microsoft in removing support for TrustCor Systems certificates following a Washington Post report on TrustCor's connections to spyware vendors. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2022
What are the differences between su and sudo commands?
Linux administrators have choices when deciding how to delegate privileges. Learn about the options they can take while ensuring their operations remain secure. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2022
How to implement least privilege access in the cloud
More organizations are moving their resources to the cloud but are not paying attention to how cloud access privileges are allocated. Learn how to limit access in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
06 Dec 2022
How to use the Hydra password-cracking tool
Need help brute-forcing passwords? Get started by learning how to use the open source Hydra tool with these step-by-step instructions and companion video. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2022
Google's new YARA rules fight malicious Cobalt Strike use
Google's YARA rules detect cracked versions of Cobalt Strike's older releases so that legitimate instances of the red teaming tool, which use the latest version, aren't targeted. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
CISA: Iranian APT actors compromised federal network
CISA said Iranian nation-state actors exploited Log4Shell flaws on an unpatched VMware Horizon server before deploying a cryptominer and attempting to gain persistent access. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2022
Twitter users experience apparent SMS 2FA disruption
The 2FA notification disruption occurred after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to shutter a majority of Twitter's microservices, though reasons for the outage are unconfirmed. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2022
5 ways to overcome multifactor authentication vulnerabilities
Improve the resiliency of multifactor authentication by giving users more information, making default settings more secure, hiding secrets and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2022
Why it's time to expire mandatory password expiration policies
Password expiration policies that force users to regularly reset passwords are counterproductive. It's time to align those policies with proven approaches to password security. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2022
6 ways to prevent privilege escalation attacks
Privileges dictate the access a user or device gets on a network. Hackers who access these privileges can create tremendous damage. But there are ways to keep your networks safe. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Oct 2022
How Jamf zero trust can improve Apple device security
Jamf is supporting zero trust with new features across its suite of Mac management software. The proliferation of remote work has made this security model more important. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Oct 2022
An overview of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
A zero-trust framework blocks all attempts to access internal infrastructure without authentication. The CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model is a roadmap to get there. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Oct 2022
Perimeter security vs. zero trust: It's time to make the move
Perimeter security requires a border to protect enterprise data. With more and more users working outside that border, zero trust promises a better security option for the future. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Sep 2022
Multifactor authentication isn't perfect, passwordless is better
Passwords are frequently the root cause of breaches, and multifactor authentication only provides a stopgap for account protection. It's time to adopt a passwordless strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2022
Why zero trust requires microsegmentation
Microsegmentation is a key security technique that enables organizations to achieve a zero-trust model and helps ensure the security of workloads regardless of where they are located. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2022
Cybercriminals launching more MFA bypass attacks
New research from Okta shows that cybercrime groups have stepped up their attacks on multifactor authentication systems in an effort to thwart account security measures. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2022
Rockstar Games confirms hack after 'Grand Theft Auto' leak
A threat actor this weekend published in-development footage from a forthcoming 'Grand Theft Auto' video game and claimed to have breached its publisher, Rockstar Games. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
Uber responds to possible breach following hacker taunts
Security researchers spotted suspicious activity on Uber's HackerOne page when the alleged hacker posted messages claiming they had compromised the ride-share company's network. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2022
Consumer data needs better protection by government
Though legislation is before Congress that would address data privacy, it may not set clear enough guidelines or give individuals enough control. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2022
Data privacy concerns grow as legislation lags
While healthcare and financial data are protected by federal legislation, individuals have little control over how consumer data is collected and used. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2022
Secureworks reveals Azure Active Directory flaws
Secureworks published details of what it claims are significant security flaws in Azure's authentication system, but Microsoft has dismissed them as non-issues. Continue Reading