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Back to school for cybercrime – II
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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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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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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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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TraitWare® and Gradient MSP simplify the billing process for MSPs
Joining Forces with Gradient, TraitWare® now integrates with the Synthesize Platform to facilitate automated billing processes for its MSP Partners. TraitWare is the only passwordless MFA vendor currently supporting the Synthesize platform. The integration means billing reconciliation is now automated for all TraitWare partners, making it easier than ever to efficiently manage complex billing details. […]
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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 […]
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TraitWare Earns SOC 2 – Type II Certification
TraitWare TraitWare Inc., market leader for enterprise-class native Passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) combined for simple secure login, today announced that it has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 audit. Conducted by Eide Bailly LLP, a leading North Dakota-based certified public accounting and business advisory firm, the audit affirms that TraitWares information […]
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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 […]
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What Is Face Verification and How Does It Optimize Passwordless MFA?
How do you secure identity and transactions—especially business, financial, government transactions—in a world that is becoming more and more digital and hyperconnected? It’s time to move on from old and increasingly vulnerable authentication methods, like ID cards and the username-and-password combo, to newer methods that pose a tougher challenge for cybercriminals to get past. Today’s […]
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BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CYBERCRIME
Schools are top targets for Cybercrime. It’s time to get educated and educate about the risks, and how to implement a Zero Trust framework for security. With students of all ages still in the early days of their academic year, cybersecurity experts issue stern warnings about cybercrime in schools. With the increased use of technology […]