CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Problems arise for businesses when they base their access management programs entirely around passwords, however. Such programs overlook the burden that passwords can cause to users as well as to IT and security teams. Passwords: An unsustainable business cost. Users have too many passwords to remember on their own.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

Identity threat detection and response (IDTR) equips enterprises to protect digital identities along with the identity systems that manage them. This is why it's critical to secure your user identities and passwords and the IAM services that manage them. Digital identity data is a cybercriminal's favorite target.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

For businesses, this means their compromised access can be resold multiple times, leaving them vulnerable to repeated attacks from different threat actors if passwords arent changed promptly. CVE-2022-40684 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiManager network edge appliances.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Having a weak password policy is a key vector for attackers to gain system access. However, admins can help protect password security of the wide-reaching network using Group Management Policy (GPO). Let's get rolling about how we can configure Domain Password Policy for Active Directory. Use long character passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) User verification: Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors before accessing critical systems. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security tool used by various organizations to protect user credentials, or the username and password. As a first step, organizations need to modernize their authentication, moving away from RADIUS or LDAP protocols and moving towards SAML.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But conventional protection solutions, like password security, fall short when it comes to efficacy. We have a lot of thoughts on passkeys – some of which we’ve shared in other posts in this passkey blog series – and today we’re going to explore how passkeys stack up against passwords from the perspective of cloud platforms.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Certification requirements Each level carries its own stringent requirements, ranging from broad in scope at Level 1 to highly specialized at Level 3. Organizations can use this checklist to track progress and identify areas requiring attention before assessment. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

AI-powered security solutions can analyze vast datasets to identify subtle indicators of compromise, automate threat detection, and predict emerging attack vectors. Investing in AI-augmented defenses Just as cybercriminals leverage AI for malicious purposes, defenders can use AI-driven tools to enhance their capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Prioritize continuous threat detection. Maintaining continuous observability of the trading system is essential for early threat detection. Prompt detection and response to potential security incidents mitigate the impact of breaches, ensuring ongoing protection of investor data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Broken User Authentication : This type of vulnerability occurs in instances where authentication mechanisms do not function as intended because they weren’t implemented properly, noted OWASP. An overview of authentication and authorization. Authorization comes after authentication.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Additionally, quantum computers could speed up the zero-day exploit discovery process, password cracking, and AI-driven cyberattacks. Quantum-powered cybersecurity solutions also present significant opportunities, specifically when looking at threat detection and intrusion response.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Starting next month, Microsoft announced that they will begin rolling out mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) sign-in for Azure (also known as Microsoft Entra ID) resources. Most recently, Duo became the first approved vendor in Microsoft’s new External Authentication Methods framework.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The attack methods included a mixture of passcode phishing and push harassment, with the intent to access university VPNs or register a malicious authentication device on one or more user accounts for continued access. The attacker sends a flurry of Push requests to each user, in the hopes that a user will inadvertently grant access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Attackers may use the following methods to obtain administrator privileges: Compromised passwords.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

However, behind its polished interface and "safe-by-design" assurance lay a systemic fragility: an overreliance on digital signatures to vouch for integrity and authenticity. The collapse of the trust model Most headlines focused on the immediate impacts: password resets, revoked certificates, and temporary service disruptions.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

Complete deployment in minutes and have users choose between different authentication options, selecting the one that works best for their needs. Set smarter access policies Making authentication as simple as possible for trusted users means they are far less likely to need help. Learn: Duo Risk-based Authentication 5.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think of your digital identity as a confidential file full of high-value information – passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details, social security numbers and more. Here are some essential tips for safeguarding your online identity: Create secure passwords : When it comes to passwords – longer is stronger.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As organizations continue to rely on digital identities for access control and authentication, the risk of identity compromise grows. Reset and Secure Accounts: Force a password reset for all affected accounts and consider strengthening MFA requirements. According to Cisco Talos, 80% of breaches involved identity as a key component.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2024

A new Forrester Trends Report dissects ten IAM trends now in play, notably how AI is influencing IAM technologies to meet evolving identity threats. IAM is a concept that arose in the 1970s when usernames and passwords first got set up to control access mainframe computers. Support for these integrations is quickly maturing.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

But at the same time, AI can help businesses defend themselves by detecting threats faster and automating security responses. For SMBs: AI tools can help boost your cybersecurity efforts by automating threat detection, but remember that AI is not a fix-all solution. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. This will help you detect and prevent potential cyberattacks. Use data encryption. Use electronic signatures.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2024

July 30, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Amid rising breaches including Snowflake, the platform helps security teams proactively detect and respond to identity-centric threats in business-critical SaaS applications. Las Vegas, Nev., The recent Snowflake breach served as a wake-up call for the SaaS industry.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 12, 2022

There are a few notable exploited misconfigurations, from default built-in file sharing, and lack of password enforcement, albeit no password to multi-factor authentication (MFA), to the risks of legacy protocols and OAuth apps, that can bring a little clarity to understanding the complex landscape that is a company’s SaaS security posture.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Use Carbonites secure, automatic computer backup solution to protect important files from cyber threats. Strengthen your passwords and use two-factor authentication Make sure to use complex and unique passwords, incorporating letters, numbers and symbols.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources. Leverage XaaS capabilities via the cloud and managed services versus on-premises infrastructure, allowing greater threat detection and vulnerability management.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

The AlienApp for Cisco Secure Endpoint enables you to automate threat detection and response activities between USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure Endpoint. APIVoid provides JSON APIs useful for cyber threat analysis, threat detection and threat prevention. Happy integrating! AT&T Cybersecurity. Perimeter 81.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. Prevention: Implement appropriate API access restrictions and authentication. How OAuth Works OAuth is primarily focused on authorization.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

The rise in cryptocurrency-related scams and mobile financial malware highlights the need for continuous vigilance and proactive cybersecurity measures, including multi-factor authentication, user awareness training and advanced threat detection solutions.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Security teams should prioritize strengthening password policies by enforcing strong, unique credentials for every account and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all systems. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team advises organizations in these sectors to: Patch systems regularly to address vulnerabilities.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

You can invite unlimited users, but theres no support for Single Sign-On (SSO) or two-factor authentication (2FA) enforcement at the admin level. This means you cant mandate 2FA for all users, increasing the risk of unauthorized access, especially if employees use weak passwords or share accounts. contractors) to limit exposure.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 13, 2022

For example: IMPACT : An SSH server which supports password authentication is susceptible to brute-forcing attacks. REPRODUCTION : Use the `ssh` command in verbose mode (`ssh -v`) to determine supported authentication methods. Look for “keyboard-interactive” and “password” methods.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Authentication and password management. Passwords are one of the least safe user authentication methods, yet they are also frequently used for web applications for safeguarding online data. Authentication is the procedure of confirming that a person, organization, or site is who they say they are.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. However, vulnerabilities can occur from misconfigurations, insider threats, or sophisticated cyberattacks. Allow only authorized people to gain access or edit it.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

password-protected links), and global accessibility contribute to its widespread adoption. Theres no Single Sign-On (SSO) or admin-enforced two-factor authentication (2FA). Users can enable 2FA manually, but theres no way to mandate it, increasing the risk of unauthorized access if passwords are weak or shared.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is multi-factor authentication established, and are staff instructed on how to use it?

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