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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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
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News
01 Sep 2022
Researcher unveils smart lock hack for fingerprint theft
An academic researcher demonstrated how IoT smart locks could become tools for attackers to covertly steal fingerprints and potentially access more sensitive personal data. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Sep 2022
Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices
Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Aug 2022
Learn to monitor group memberships with PowerShell
Use PowerShell automation to build reports in local group memberships on a server and security groups in Active Directory to keep tabs on any irregular behavior. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2022
What is identity sprawl and how can it be managed?
With identity-based attacks on the rise, organizations need to prioritize identity management. Learn about identity sprawl, why it's a risk and how it can be managed. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2022
Cybersecurity skills gap: Why it exists and how to address it
The cybersecurity skills shortage is putting enterprises at risk. Worse, it shows no sign of abating. Here is why it's happening and what employers can do to mitigate the problem. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Aug 2022
Why 2023 is the year of passwordless authentication
Passwords may soon be relegated to the past thanks to IAM vendors' efforts to create passwordless login options. Here's why 2023 should be the year of passwordless authentication. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Aug 2022
What is data security? The ultimate guide
Dig into the essentials of data security, from must-have tools, technologies and processes to best practices for keeping data safe. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2022
Ermetic addresses IAM weaknesses in multi-cloud environments
Researchers at the cloud security vendor discussed the importance of understanding the different identity and access management features among the major cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2022
Passkey vs. password: What is the difference?
Companies are turning to passkeys as a secure login for consumers. Passkeys make it more difficult for thieves to steal information, and they are also more convenient for users. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2022
Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt preaches fungible resources, MFA
In a Q&A with SearchSecurity, Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt discusses his time as head of AWS security and shifts the cloud provider made to improve its posture, as well as customers'. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2022
Thoma Bravo to acquire Ping Identity for $2.8B
Thoma Bravo's bid is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Ping Identity's purchase price represents a 63% premium over the vendor's closing price Tuesday. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2022
SSH2 vs. SSH1 and why SSH versions still matter
The Secure Shell protocol, SSH, was redesigned and released as SSH2 in 2006. While SSH1 lingers for legacy uses, find out how the protocols differ and why it's important. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2022
AWS issues MFA call to action at re:Inforce 2022
To reduce growing attack surfaces in the cloud, AWS executives emphasized the importance of implementing MFA to protect accounts and blocking public access to cloud resources. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2022
Top 10 enterprise data security best practices
To protect your organization's data and prevent its misuse, incorporate these 10 data security best practices into your enterprise data security strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2022
Top 7 types of data security technology
These seven types of data security technologies -- from encryption to masking -- will better protect customer and enterprise data from inappropriate and unauthorized access and use. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2022
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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News
23 Jun 2022
Access management issues may create security holes
Employees who aren't credentialed to access corporate systems to do their jobs find ways around the red tape that could lead to security breaches. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
Microsoft takes months to fix critical Azure Synapse bug
Orca Security discovered that inadequate tenant separation in Microsoft's Azure Synapse service could allow a threat actor to steal credentials from thousands of customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2022
3 types of PKI certificates and their use cases
Public key infrastructure helps authenticate senders via cryptography and digital certificates. Learn about three types of PKI certificates and their use cases. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jun 2022
Are 14-character minimum-length passwords secure enough?
When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
SANS lists bad backups, cloud abuse as top cyberthreats
A panel of experts from the SANS Institute took the stage at RSA Conference 2022 to weigh in on some of the biggest threats and risks facing security teams. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Microsoft details zero-trust transition, challenges
Over the past three years, Microsoft has moved to a zero-trust framework. Security engineers outlined the transition and its challenges during a session at RSA Conference 2022. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Jun 2022
Improve Azure storage security with access control tutorial
These step-by-step guidelines detail how to grant limited access in Microsoft Azure storage. This best practice helps keep storage secure from internal and external threats. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
MFA technology is rapidly evolving -- are mandates next?
The evolving landscapes of both the modern workplace and cyberthreats have paved the way for some organizations to require multifactor authentication protection. Will others join? Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2022
Apple, Microsoft, Google expand FIDO2 passwordless support
Achieving true passwordless experiences begins with companies working together to adopt standards that enable customers to use multiple devices seamlessly, regardless of OS. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Small businesses under fire from password stealers
Kaspersky researchers tracked notable increases in password-stealing Trojans, RDP attacks and other cyberthreats against small businesses in various countries. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 May 2022
5 steps to ensure a successful access management strategy
Access management is top of mind for organizations, especially in the hybrid workspace. Follow these five steps to create an access management strategy that benefits all users. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2022
Lapsus$ targeting SharePoint, VPNs and virtual machines
From social engineering attacks to admin tools, a recent NCC Group report examined the tactics used by Lapsus$ to breach companies like Microsoft, Nvidia and Samsung. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2022
Why companies should focus on preventing privilege escalation
If attackers can elevate privileges once inside a system, their access can be unlimited. Discover common privilege escalation techniques and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2022
Stolen OAuth tokens lead to 'dozens' of breached GitHub repos
Stolen OAuth tokens issued to Heroku and Travis CI were used to download data from the private repositories of 'dozens of organizations,' including GitHub subsidiary npm. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2022
VMware Workspace One flaw actively exploited in the wild
Multiple threat intelligence providers have detected threat activity related to the VMware Workspace One flaw, including cryptocurrency mining activity. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Apr 2022
Get started with Azure AD entitlement management automation
Identity governance tasks in Azure Active Directory can be overwhelming, but understanding how to use Microsoft Graph and PowerShell to work with these settings will help. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Apr 2022
5 key elements of data tenancy
Data tenancy is a key piece of any data protection scheme and can be crafted around five building blocks to provide safe, secure data access to users. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2022
How secure are one-time passwords from attacks?
Adding an additional authentication layer makes it harder for attackers to get into accounts, but not all authentication factors are equal -- especially when it comes to OTPs. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2022
How to implement OpenID Connect for single-page applications
The OpenID Connect authentication protocol can be used to secure a variety of applications. This excerpt teaches developers how it works with single-page applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2022
How to use OpenID Connect for authentication
OpenID Connect has become a trusted protocol to connect with identity providers. Explore how to use it for IAM, common threats to be aware of and how to connect to multiple IdPs. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Lapsus$ hacking group hit authentication vendor Okta
Authentication vendor Okta is the latest tech giant to be named as a victim of the prolific Lapsus$ crew, through key details about the attack remain in dispute. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2022
Researchers uncover vulnerabilities in APC Smart-UPS devices
Researchers with Armis found a trio of vulnerabilities in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices from APC that could be remotely exploited by threat actors. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2022
Use digital identity proofing to verify account creation
Validating users during account creation with identity proofing helps prevent data breaches but isn't without challenges. Discover how it works and concerns to address. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Mar 2022
How to stop malicious or accidental privileged insider attacks
How many permissions or privileges a user has will affect how big of an insider threat they are. Discover the issues surrounding privileged users and how to curtail these threats. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Mar 2022
Learn to adjust the AdminCount attribute in protected accounts
It's critical to know how to change the settings for protected accounts and groups in Active Directory to avoid serious problems. PowerShell can make quick edits to keep order. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2022
How to use PKI to secure remote network access
Public key infrastructure is a more secure option than password-based or multifactor authentication. Learn how those benefits can extend to remote employees and access. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
17 Feb 2022
Build your knowledge of Azure AD conditional access policies
The rapid pace of change in the modern workplace requires new methods to control who has access to what. This Azure Active Directory feature can help IT meet those security goals. Continue Reading