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The LastPass Lockout – And Lessons in MFA
Angry LastPass users have taken to social media with reports that they’ve been struggling to access their accounts since the company’s security upgrade back in May. What’s more, there doesn’t seem to be a simple solution in sight. What does this have to do with MFA? The trouble began on May 9, 2023, when LastPass […]
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What has happened in cybersecurity since Biden called in 2021?
Two years ago (August 25th, 2021) business leaders – including some of Silicon Valley’s biggest Tech players, water and energy companies, banking and insurance firms, and academic institutions – were summoned to the White House to discuss one of the world’s most pressing concerns: Cybersecurity. The meeting came in the wake of several cyber-attacks – […]
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7 Reasons you should NOT use Free Authenticator Apps for Security
And why you should use Strong MFA instead Despite the call from world leaders for strong Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect individuals and organizations against cyber-attack, the vast majority just isn’t up to snuff when it comes to security. Most of us know that security starts with Identity and Authentication – ensuring that users Are […]
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5 Myths Around Single Sign-On
There are many misperceptions around Single Sign-On (SSO) – all of which need addressing. 5 MYTHS AROUND SSO – BUSTED: 1. SSO is not secure because if a user’s master password is compromised, an attacker could have access to all user accounts. BUST: SSO actually enhances security by reducing the number of passwords a user must […]
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What is the FTC Safeguards Rule? And Will it Affect You?
What is the FTC Safeguards Rule? In 1999, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated The FTC Gramm-Leach-Biley Act’s (GLBA) Safeguards Rule in an effort to safeguard consumers and protect personal information from getting into the wrong hands. FTC Summary: “The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions under FTC jurisdiction to have measures in place to keep customer […]
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Zero Trust is No Silver Bullet
Zero trust is the Buzzword for cybersecurity today. As a result, the market is brimming with “zero trust” solutions. What is it exactly? What solutions should you choose? Making sense of it all, for any company, can be a daunting task. But what’s more, as experts and leaders continue to urge businesses to move to […]
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Norton LifeLock and LastPass Breaches Raise Doubt about the Security of Password Managers
But are the Wrong Questions Being Asked? Recent news of cyber-attacks on two major security companies has many asking, “Are password managers secure enough to protect our data?” But perhaps there’s a more important question that needs to be addressed. This week, news came of a cyber-attack on Norton LifeLock. Several thousand customers were reportedly […]
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month – 2022
Back to Basics Understand The Consequences, Reduce Risk, and Simplify Access with The Basics for Cybersecurity As proud Champions of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re doing our part to help spread awareness about the need for proper cybersecurity hygiene, while offering enterprise-class solutions for enhanced security and simplified user experience for greater adoption. The consequences […]
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GitLab Inc. and TraitWare Deliver Enhanced Security and Simplicity for the Software Development Community
Zero Trust Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) Combined for Seamless User Experience and Secure Access to GitLab RENO, NEVADA, USA, October 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — GitLab Inc., provider of The One DevOps Platform, and TraitWare Inc., providing native passwordless MFA and SSO for enterprise login, today announced their partnership, which delivers simpler, secure access for […]
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CYBER INSURANCE WON’T PAY
Unless You Do These Things First Company budgets are now being firmed up for 2023 and, as the frequency, severity, and cost of cyber-attacks increase dramatically, it’s no wonder that enterprise demand for cyber insurance has also skyrocketed. But, while cyber insurance may seem like a relatively easy way for a company to plug in […]
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Why MSPs are at Risk of Attack
And How MSPs Can Reduce Risk In a joint advisory issued this May, several International government agencies — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NZ NCSC), US National Security […]
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Phight the Phish with Phishing-Resistant MFA
Something worth thinking about as cybercrime continues to grow and evolve, and as companies are looking to protect themselves and company valuables from costly attack. Cybercriminals are getting craftier with their methods. Take recent news of a Phishing attack targeting Microsoft 365 email accounts. This large-scale campaign used a relatively new method called AiTM or Adversary in the […]