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Password authentication isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s part of our culture, users and employees are accustomed to it, and many systems depend on the “what you know” layer. Newer technologies like biometrics might work in certain situations, but they won’t replace passwords altogether anytime soon. In our series on password security, we’ve talked about some worrying trends, the myths …
As the impacts of the pandemic continue to ripple outwards, hackers are tapping into credential stuffing as an easy way to victimize both companies and individuals. The branching of events is easy to track with the rapid transition to remote work, e-commerce boom, and the millions of new online accounts for everything from grocery delivery to streaming services. The rapidity …
The education sector is a prime target for credential attacks and password reuse is rampant. So, we took some time to talk with one of our customers (a large private university) about how our solution has enabled them to shore up their defenses and reduce the risk from compromised credentials. Tell us about your situation. Higher education is similar to …
Data from the first quarter of 2021 showed an increased frequency of data breaches and compromised personal information. The annual report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) indicates the number of individuals with some form of personal data leaked online increased by 546% from the last quarter of 2020 to the first of 2021. And no, that percentage is …
When planning an organization’s security architecture, there has commonly been a focus on traditional approaches like managing firewalls and ensuring systems are patched. While these are critical components of any organization’s best security practices, there have been several key areas of security planning that have been overlooked. One such area of planning is the issue of password hygiene and account …
Reports, op-eds, and documentaries point out that many 2020 pandemic-prompted changes are likely here to stay. From contactless takeout food delivery to the widespread adoption of virtual meetings, the disruption of COVID caused many technological and digital shifts for organizations. According to recent information from PWC, which surveyed businesses cross-industry, CEOs plan to make their companies more digital and virtual. …
Keeping Perspective Broadly speaking, a threat is a potential negative action or event that impacts a network or system. In cybersecurity, the term refers to intentional events, like hacking. A threat actor is an individual or group that performs a negative action. In the cybersecurity industry, threat intelligence research can provide some benefits to companies. It can drive organizations to …
This list is a combination of proactive steps you can take, as well as activities you should avoid for protecting your password and personal data. One of the main barriers to robust cybersecurity is an educated populace and willing participants. We all want our data to be secure, but it’s also human nature to downplay the risks associated with poor …
When it comes to passwords, individual habits and organizational policies vary widely—unfortunately, the pattern is one of weakness. But organizational online security can be immediately improved by the implementation of a few key principles. Stronger passwords mean that users are keeping themselves safer online—and if users are safer online, it results in your organization staying safer as well. Updated NIST …
Despite proclamations that passwords are going the way of the Dodo, they are still a fundamental part of our digital lives. However, they remain a weak link in our approach to cybersecurity and it’s time for us all to rethink how we create and use passwords to protect our identities from cybercriminals. So, we want to take this opportunity to …
