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2FA is Not MFA: The Distinction Matters More than Ever
In the world of cybersecurity, experts talk a lot about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as the #1 basic requirement for all Enterprises. Companies have a tendency to think of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) as the same as MFA. But the Truth Is: 2FA is not MFA, and treating them as interchangeable is a dangerous misconception—especially for businesses […]
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The 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Vishing and AI-Powered Cyber Attacks On the Rise
Cyber threats evolved rapidly in 2024, with attackers leveraging AI-driven social engineering, malware-free intrusions, and cloud-focused exploits. The newly released 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report underlines critical shifts in cybercrime, particularly the surge in vishing (voice phishing) and identity-based attacks. Key Findings from the CrowdStrike Report 1. The Rise of Vishing: Voice Phishing Surges Fivefold […]
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Security Doesn’t Matter
It’s About Your Bottom Line Let’s be honest—no one wants to talk about cybersecurity. It’s boring. It’s complicated. And for most business leaders, it’s an afterthought. What really matters? The bottom line. CEOs, CFOs, and decision-makers aren’t losing sleep over how many authentication factors their employees use. They’re worried about revenue, operational costs, and profit […]
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Implementing MFA: Tackling Top Challenges for CISOs
What is the Biggest Issue CISOs Face When Implementing MFA? The biggest challenge for CISOs implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is balancing security and user experience. Traditional MFA or 2FA methods, such as SMS-based codes or mobile authenticator apps, often lead to: Additionally, managing MFA across diverse applications and environments poses integration and scalability challenges, further […]
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When Cybersecurity Gets Personal
I was a Victim of the Change Healthcare Breach -By Herbert Spencer – TraitWare Sometimes it’s frustrating being an innovator in cybersecurity. A few days ago, I received a letter from Change Healthcare, notifying me that my personal information had likely been compromised in a recent data breach – the one that affected millions of […]
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Enterprise Cybersecurity: Practice vs. Risk
Are We Getting It Wrong? Due to the rising severity and frequency of cyber-attacks, Enterprise spending on cybersecurity is also rising worldwide. But debate is heating around which security methods we should employ. Where are organizations focusing their efforts, and where is the most risk? According to experts, companies may not be getting their priorities […]
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The Problem with Passkeys
There has been a lot of talk about Passkeys. Are they right for you and your company? Why the pushback? Let’s have a look. What are Passkeys? Passkeys are credentials that replace passwords, relying on public key cryptography based on the WebAuthN protocol. The public key is stored with the company that creates your account, […]
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Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance Deadlines – 2024
What Privacy and Security Mean for Companies With Data Privacy Week coming up soon, we’re thinking about the important symbiotic relationship between privacy and security, and ahead to some pending deadlines for cybersecurity and privacy compliance. How can company leaders best navigate the waters and enjoy peace of mind? Here are a few upcoming privacy and security […]
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Improved Cybersecurity and Ease of Use for MSPs
TraitWare, pioneering modern Passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and adaptive Identity and Access Management (IAM) has announced its strategic partnership with the Acronis CyberApp platform, revolutionizing cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers. This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge Phishing-Resistant Passwordless MFA and Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities to Acronis MSPs, to reduce cyber risk and […]
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Cyberattack: Where the Blame Goes. And Where Kudos Belong
There have been so many articles and posts about the recent Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against SolarWinds and their #ciso – and plenty written about recent breaches via the Okta platform. So much has been said about how attackers used social engineering to lure users to give up information or reset accounts. … Still, I feel like […]
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Cybercrime in Schools
WHY SCHOOLS ARE PRIME TARGETS FOR CYBERATTACK, AND HOW WE CAN DO BETTER TO PROTECT THEM The University of Michigan was in the news recently following a cyberattack that caused an internet outage across all campus networks, eventually requiring password resets for all users. This is just one event amid a series of cyberattacks on […]
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Supply Chain – Connectivity, and Best Practices for Cybersecurity
The digital age has brought radical change to many industries. And, as the world becomes increasingly connected, long and complex supply chains are common for companies of all sizes. While connectivity has been good for international commerce, it also comes with elevated risk – particularly for the supply chain. Regardless of size or industry, cybersecurity […]