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Better Together: How MFA and Strong Password Practices Can Help Bolster Security

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Better Together: How MFA and Strong Password Practices Can Help Bolster Security

It is commonly known that relying solely on a username and password is insufficient to safeguard an account from cyber-attacks. Without a secondary layer of protection, there’s an increased risk of account takeover and compromise. For organizations, this could mean that sensitive company data is at risk of being exfiltrated, systems are at risk of being infected with malware, and stolen credentials could be used to launch attacks on other systems. The consequences of a…

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What Every Business Needs To Know About Multi-Factor Authentication

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What Every Business Needs To Know About Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become one of the most-recommended security must-haves. It’s now a cornerstone in most business’ cybersecurity strategies, offering an additional layer of protection beyond traditional passwords that are often weak, recycled across multiple apps, sites, or systems, and routinely compromised. Yet, as MFA adoption has increased, so too have the sophistication of attacks designed to circumvent it. Threat actors are continually developing new methods to bypass these security measures, presenting major risks…

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Product spotlight on mobile solutions

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Product spotlight on mobile solutions

Mobile security solutions allow organizations to protect sensitive information and objects even when off-premises. Security magazine highlights both cyber and physical mobile security solutions. Cisco Duo Protect Identity Through Multi-Factor Authentication Duo’s Continuous Identity Security safeguards against intricate identity threats 24/7 while maintaining a smooth authentication experience for your entire workforce. Users can stay protected with flexible multi-factor authentication (MFA) including options using FIDO2 for phishing-resistant authentication. Image courtesy of Cisco Duo Find out more…

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How to measure the success of identity security initiatives

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How to measure the success of identity security initiatives

Over the years, identity management has escalated from a mere productivity nuisance to now representing a significant security risk. In fact, the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals stolen credentials have played a role in almost one-third of all breaches in the last decade. Because identity management was historically viewed as an IT issue, most programs focused on the ease and speed of granting access. This strategy led to a huge wave of unnecessary…

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Summer travel plans? Don’t get scammed while you’re away

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Summer travel plans? Don’t get scammed while you’re away

Your itinerary is set.  Your luggage is packed.  You’ve even scheduled the Uber pickup for the morning trip to the airport. It seems as if nothing now stands in the way between you and clicking that glorious out-of-office button. However, if you work in IT or security, your pre-summer vacation checklist must go beyond the items you’ll pack inside a suitcase. How will you maintain the organization’s cyber security posture when you’re away from the…

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Security leaders weigh in on Life360 data breach

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Security leaders weigh in on Life360 data breach

Life360 was impacted by a data breach, which they announced in early June. The malicious actors behind the data breach have appeared to target systems associated with Tile, a Life360 subsidiary. Possibly compromised information may include client names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses and identification numbers for tile devices.  Security leaders weigh in  Piyush Pandey, CEO at Pathlock: “In this instance, it appears that access was given using the admin credentials of a former Tile…

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How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication

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How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication

Phishing takes advantage of the weakest link in any organization’s cybersecurity system—-human behavior. Phishing attacks are generally launched via email, although some opening salvos have begun using text messaging or phone calls. In the most common scenario, an email arrives purporting to be from HR or IT, for example. It looks just like any other company email. It advises the viewer to update their personal information or IT profile by clicking on a link or…

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Going back to the basics this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Going back to the basics this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Going back to the basics this Cybersecurity Awareness Month | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Authenticating like the transportation security administration

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Authenticating like the transportation security administration

Authenticating like the transportation security administration | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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Report: 15% of law firms feel they have security gaps

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Report: 15% of law firms feel they have security gaps

Report: 15% of law firms feel they have security gaps | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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