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Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a standard security measure for over a decade. Whether logging into an online bank account, accessing work email, or managing sensitive client information, most internet users have encountered 2FA in some capacity. That’s because the data shows that it works.  According to a 2019 study [...]

Building an efficient IT department and strong tech culture is a team effort that requires the cooperation of every employee. From your newest hire to your CEO, all team members need to know what constitutes good cyber hygiene, understand how they contribute to cybersecurity, and commit to following stated policies [...]

Cybersecurity measures have improved dramatically over the past decade. As technology platforms and applications have become more sophisticated and complex, so have the security systems and tools that protect them. As new 2nd generation anti-virus software, advanced UTM firewalls, threat detection and response systems, and other protocols are more widely [...]

For many IT administrators and end-point users, administrative privilege has become a source of friction. Security best practices recommend protecting your privileged accounts by limiting administrative privilege to reduce your attack surface, activating user account control (UAC), and implementing strong password policies and controls. However, these practices aren’t always easy [...]

One of the most important things you can do to reduce risk across your organization is to crack down on password security. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2020 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report, 50% of IT professionals reuse passwords across workplace accounts, and 49% sometimes or frequently [...]

Outsourcing some of your business processes and services to a third-party vendor can increase efficiency, improve customer service, and help you manage costs. But what should you do if that vendor is breached?  According to Black Kite’s 2022 Third Party Data Breach Report, breach impacts almost doubled in 2022 compared [...]

As cybersecurity technology continues to evolve, the good news is that new tools have delivered on their promise to shore up cyber vulnerabilities, detect threats earlier, and provide rapid countermeasures. The bad news, however, is that technology alone isn’t enough to solve the cybersecurity crisis. According to the World Economic [...]

Every organization needs a secure solution that enables users to access critical information, make changes to the network, and configure security measures when necessary. These tasks are carried out using privileged accounts access all of the organization’s administrative functions, including installation and removal of software, changes to the operating system, [...]

Last year, the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. clocked in at $9.44 million, according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach report. The most commonly cited cause of these data breaches is stolen credentials, accounting for 19% of all breaches. Other common attacks include phishing, [...]

You’ve probably heard of password managers. They have been touted for reducing stress and enhancing organization and ease of use when attempting to remember your password. Protecting your passwords is one of the most important things you can do to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. Many tools on the [...]