“Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.” – Clifford Stoll, Astronomer and engineer This identity security week, it’s important to understand the importance of passwords in cybersecurity, how easily they can be compromised if you are not careful, and how ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus helps fortify your passwords and enhance your organizational security.
SIM swapping, also known as SIM jacking, is a technique used by attackers to gain access to a person’s phone number and, ultimately, their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.
Keeper is your first line of protection, for yourself and your business. For businesses seeking the best cybersecurity available, Keeper’s distinctive security architecture safeguards systems and data with a simple, quick-to-deploy solution. You can feel secure about the security of your organization because of Keeper’s visibility, management, and compliance features. Keeper will guarantee the security of all your private information with our leading password manager software.
Keeper recently released their 2022 US Password Practices Report – diving deep into the password habits of 2,000 Americans. Findings show that Americans are continuing to disregard basic password hygiene and giving in to scams, which are leaving them vulnerable to breaches and loss of money. Read on to learn more about Americans’ password habits in 2022.
Administrators, this one’s for you. 1Password 8 for Mac now includes a set of mobile device management (MDM) options. We’re also releasing PKG and MSI installers for Windows and Mac respectively, which we know have been highly requested by our business customers. These new tools make it simple to deploy and manage 1Password across your entire organization.
During the pandemic, approximately 60% of full-time and part-time employees in the U.S. worked remotely. Firms weren’t ready for their employees to work remotely, but many employers quickly realized the benefits of remote work. As remote work became more common, the number of cyber criminals increased drastically. IT professionals have never been more cautious with their work security.
When a data breach appears in the news (which has happened a lot recently), many of us picture a hacker in a black hoodie, trawling through reams of code on a custom-built PC. We often imagine them finding a single mistake – a zero that should be a one, or vice versa – that lets them slip through a company’s defenses.
It’s no surprise that cyberattacks are skyrocketing. Report after report indicates they’ve exploded in recent years as cybercriminals take advantage of the rapid proliferation of endpoints, growing reliance on digital devices, and shift toward remote and hybrid work. However, as the number of attacks increases, the types of attacks remain surprisingly simple. You guessed it. They’re still going after passwords, credentials and secrets.
We live in the 21st century, where now kids are able to access the internet on their own from as early as 8 years old. Today’s youth are often called “digital natives” because they are so comfortable with living online. But as much as we may admire their proficiency with their devices, we shouldn’t forget that security is probably not top of mind.
