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Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is undoubtedly the best way to protect your company and its data. However, when it comes to identity management, both users and administrators tend to demand a balance between efficiency, convenience, and security, all at the same time. It is a difficult challenge, but one that can be met. This is mainly because users may see MFA as a barrier that creates friction during use that can slow down productivity.

In the fast-evolving digital landscape, the prevalence of cyber threats has become a stark reality for businesses and individuals alike. The conventional cybersecurity measures, while essential, are often reactive and inadequate against sophisticated attacks. This is where Threat Hunting emerges as a proactive and dynamic approach to cybersecurity. In this blog, we delve into the fascinating world of Threat Hunting and explore its significance in safeguarding against cyber adversaries.

29th August Update: We would like to thank everyone for their patience while we finalised the last steps of this release and are pleased to announce that ionCube Encoder 13 is now available. You can upgrade existing version 11/12 licenses to version 13 or purchase new directly at ioncube.com. ionCube Encoder 13 supports PHP 8.2 encoding where it is possibly to run encoded files on PHP 8.2 with the latest v13.0.1 Loader or later. —

Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying security weaknesses and flaws in systems and software running on them. It's part of a vulnerability management program that protects organizations from data breaches. IT departments or third-party security service providers scan for vulnerabilities using vulnerability scanning tools. Doing so helps predict how effective countermeasures are in case of a threat or attack.

With the constant threat of cyber attacks against corporations of all sizes, last week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new cybersecurity disclosure rules to ensure greater transparency and accountability for publicly traded companies.

In modern network environments focused on cloud technology, organizations have undergone a significant transformation in the development and deployment of their IT assets. The introduction of cloud technology has simplified and expedited the deployment process, but it often lacks centralized change management. The cloud's shared responsibility model enables quick deployment and scaling but can pose security risks if not properly managed and understood.

A good way to manage several passwords at once is by using a password manager. A password manager is a tool that aids users in creating, managing and securely storing all their passwords and sensitive data. Continue reading to learn the importance of managing passwords and how you can manage several passwords at once with a password manager.

Over the last decade, many vulnerabilities were initially perceived as critical or high but later deemed less important due to different factors. One of the famous examples was the “Bash Shellshock” vulnerability discovered in 2014. Initially, it was considered a critical vulnerability due to its widespread impact and the potential for remote code execution.