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Trust & Security

A People Story TRUST. It’s a people thing. Not a technology thing. People build reliable technology. Not the other way around. Choosing which cybersecurity tools you trust to implement and use starts with people. If you’re looking for a solution, you need to know what exactly they are selling, who’s behind it, what problems the […]


You can’t have Security without Privacy

Privacy vs. Security. Can you have both? While there’s a difference, we think the two belong together – especially when it comes to Identity. While data security has become increasingly important for companies of all sizes – with the risk and severity of cyberattack steadily rising – regulations like GDPR, CCPA mean companies are also having […]


LastPass Says No Passwords Compromised in Security Scare …

But you should ditch that master password anyway. And it’s easier than you may think. Last week Tuesday, another security scare hit cyberspace and password manager LastPass. The scare points, once again, to the fact that passwords are risky. Several users reported receiving email alerts from LastPass, warning that unauthorized attempts had been made to […]


Are You Using the Most Effective Cloud Security Controls?

No doubt enterprises have embraced the cloud, but how about optimizing their cloud security controls? It seems that many enterprises are still not using the crucial tools offered by their cloud provider to ensure tracking, better control user access, and enhance security at every turn. To get the most out of your cloud services, you […]


4 Types of Employees with the Greatest Risk for Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks are making a serious comeback, thanks in huge part to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2020 Phishing Attack Landscape Report, commissioned by GreatHorn and conducted by Cybersecurity Insiders, companies are experiencing an average of 1,185 attacks every month, resulting in 15% of organizations having to spend around one to four days reversing […]


6 Mistakes to Avoid When Deploying Multi-Factor Authentication

The combination of username and password is no longer enough to secure your data. This is why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is being adopted by a growing number of organizations and businesses.  The goal of MFA is to throw three or more hurdles at cybercriminals to deter them from pursuing access to your network to get […]


4 Technologies to Improve Your Security for the Pandemic and Beyond

For security teams, the COVID-19 pandemic either introduced new challenges or magnified old ones. Because of this, many organizations are assessing new security technologies or speeding up the deployments of others, which have already been in the works. For businesses, the pandemic has made it necessary for security teams to protect widely scattered endpoints and […]


7 Mistakes and Oversights to Avoid in SSO Implementation and Management

By allowing users to execute a master sign-on to authenticate themselves, single sign-on (SSO) improves user experience in terms of convenience as well as security. However, while SSO takes away the hassle with logins, successful implementation requires diligent management and the proper tools. Because the truth is implementing SSO requires some work and an unerring […]


Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Essential for Healthcare

Security and data breaches are a major concern for every organization. Companies in the healthcare sector are especially vulnerable: they are a top target for cybercriminals because the black market value of medical data is exceptionally high. According to Experian, medical data sells for more on the dark web than credit card information or other […]


How Can You Optimize Passwordless Authentication?

Have you gone passwordless yet? Making the switch may be the best security move you can make today, because passwords are becoming even less secure, especially when you consider users’ tendency to have poor password security habits. For example, 52 percent of users reuse the same password for multiple accounts, and 59 percent of American […]


ZeroTrust and work from Mars, By Chris Werpy, COO, PlanetOne

As our Planet made the shift to work from wherever, remote access exploded in numbers and speed, with capacity taking the lead.  Looking ahead, it’s time to determine how to not only keep the lights on, but to drive increased productivity without compromising security. Is the environment we work in today designed for the future, […]