A password manager stores passwords securely, generates strong passwords, identifies weak and reused passwords, generates and stores 2FA codes, and stores other sensitive data like important files. Read on to learn more about what password managers do and why investing in a password manager is worth it.

At Fireblocks, we firmly believe that industry collaboration and intelligence-sharing drives adoption of the best security practices and advances the ecosystem as a whole. This week, Fireblocks, along with fellow Web3 cybersecurity leaders, released the Rekt Test, a simple yet powerful guide for any business to test and assess the security of their blockchain application.

The installation of Active Directory (AD) on Windows Server 2019 calls for a thorough understanding of technical nuances and a steadfast dedication to security best practices. This guide will walk you through the process of securely implementing Active Directory, ensuring the highest level of protection for the information and resources within your company.

Ransomware attacks do not simply start and end with a locked computer screen and a ransom note. They unravel as intricate narratives, leaving a trail of financial wreckage, operational interruptions, and reputational damage in their wake. These attacks bear significant costs. In 2022, the average cost of a ransomware attack was a whopping $4.54 million, per IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute. And that does not include the actual ransom payment itself.

As happens every year, Netskopers from across different teams attended the Black Hat USA, BSides, and DEFCON conferences, each coming away with their own take on what was new and exciting. With “Summer Camp” now behind us, we checked in with those folks who attended to share some of what they saw on the floor and what exciting topics stuck out most to them. Here’s what they had to say.

The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System is a retirement and benefits program administered to many full-time employees throughout the state. If you are an employee within the state of Tennessee, there's a good chance that your data is tied up in this system and that you're relying on the program administrators to protect your personal and financial information.

Any organization that relies on third-party vendors for critical business functions should develop and maintain an effective third-party risk management (TPRM) policy. A TPRM policy is the first document an organization should create when establishing its TPRM program. TPRM policies allow organizations to document internal roles and responsibilities, develop regulatory practices, and appropriately communicate guidelines to navigate third-party risks throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Financial institutions and state government agencies were the main targets of hackers this week. Major organizations like Bank of America and Hospitality Staffing Solutions were hit hard resulting in huge data losses for citizens, and the states of Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Tennessee each experienced major data losses in their regulatory bodies or programs. Learn more about each of these serious data breaches and find out if your information is safe.