Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

May 2022

Netwrix Password Reset

Netwrix Password Reset is an Active Directory password reset tool that enables users to securely reset or change their own passwords and unlock their accounts from any web browser, desktop or mobile device — without calling the help desk. Are password-related tickets driving up your IT helpdesk costs? Do lockouts and password management headaches frustrate your users and disrupt vital business processes? A self-service password reset tool can solve these problems, but you might be worried that it could increase the risk of attackers slipping into your network.

Active Directory Security with Netwrix Solutions

Gain peace of mind by securing your Active Directory and Azure AD from end to end. Identify and mitigate security gaps before attackers exploit them. Detect, respond and recover fast from security incidents to minimize downtime and business impact. 95 million AD accounts are attacked every single day. The reason is simple: Active Directory is the gateway to your critical data, applications, and IT infrastructure. How can you protect your business?

Is It Reasonable to Deploy a SIEM Just for Compliance?

Many organizations need to meet various compliance standards, and investing in a security information and event management (SIEM) solution can often help them reach that goal. But it worth the cost and effort to deploy a SIEM solution solely for compliance? Or is there a way to maximize the value of your SIEM by strengthening cybersecurity as well as achieving compliance? This article will help you answer those critical questions.

CIS Control 1: Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets

Unless you know what IT assets you have and how important each of them is to your organization, it’s almost impossible to make strategic decisions about IT security and incident response. Indeed, inventory and control of enterprise assets is so important that it is the first in the set of Critical Security Control (CSCs) published by the Center for Internet Security (CIS).

CIS Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides Critical Security Controls to help organizations improve cybersecurity. Control 7 addresses continuous vulnerability management (this topic was previously covered under CIS Control 3). Continuous vulnerability management is the process of identifying, prioritizing, documenting and remediating weak points in an IT environment.

CIS Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets & Software

Maintaining secure configurations on all your IT assets is critical for cybersecurity, compliance and business continuity. Indeed, even a single configuration error can lead to security incidents and business disruptions. Control 4 of CIS Critical Security Controls version 8 details cyber defense best practices that can help you establish and maintain proper configurations for both software and hardware assets.