Category: Data Security

Published on February 5, 2024

Via Sdxcentral In 2024, quantum industry experts from technology companies and analyst firms predict a year rich in quantum technology and hardware advancements and deployments, with an increased focus on securing the digital landscape against quantum threats. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) expects to complete its…

Published on January 23, 2024

Via Loginradius When done correctly, password resets can be easy and relatively painless for both the customer and the enterprise. By following tips mentioned in this blog, enterprises can ensure that the customers have a positive experience when resetting their passwords. Introduction It's happened to…

Published on January 19, 2024

via Security Magazine New research from Entrust highlights current shifts in identity management. The Future of Identity report focused on passwordless authentication, hybrid identities and personally identifiable information (PII) ownership. Fifty-one percent of respondents admitted to resetting a password at least once a month because they can’t remember…

Published on January 10, 2024

Via HackerNews IT professionals have developed a sophisticated understanding of the enterprise attack surface – what it is, how to quantify it and how to manage it. The process is simple: begin by thoroughly assessing the attack surface, encompassing the entire IT environment. Identify all…

Published on December 11, 2023

via Tech Report Password breaches have become common, a worrying trend today. Cybercriminals devise novel means of accessing people’s accounts and records, which many people do not want to encounter. One password should not be used for multiple accounts. Most people now have multiple passwords…

Published on December 4, 2023

To borrow a line from social scientists, "abundant research shows that people who are simply given more information are unlikely to change their beliefs or behavior." And yet, here we are again, another Cybersecurity Awareness Month: the industry's Hallmark holiday that promotes spending on cybersecurity training videos, phishing simulators,…

Published on November 29, 2023

via Security Week The year 2023 saw heightened cybersecurity activity, with both security professionals and adversaries engaged in a constant cat-and-mouse game. The dynamic landscape of cyber threats and the ever-expanding digital attack surface have compelled organizations to refine and fortify their security architectures. Despite…

Published on November 14, 2023

via Dark Reading The recent cyberattack against MGM Resorts grabbed headlines and sent shockwaves across the industry. The hotel and entertainment giant struggled to get systems back online after widespread outages affected several of its landmark Las Vegas properties. In addition to outages of internal networks, the…

Published on November 9, 2023

via Bleeping Computer The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed today the top ten most common cybersecurity misconfigurations discovered by their red and blue teams in the networks of large organizations. Today's advisory also details what tactics, techniques,…

Published on October 3, 2023

via The Hacker News Weak password policies leave organizations vulnerable to attacks. But are the standard password complexity requirements enough to secure them? 83% of compromised passwords would satisfy the password complexity and length requirements of compliance standards. That's because bad actors already have access to billions…