Tag: password management

Five worthy reads: Are we ready for a passwordless future?

Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we explore the possibilities and challenges of a passwordless era.This past year has been difficult for organizations globally, from having to deal with multiple cybersecurity issues due to evolving workforce models. But simple authentication […]

Five worthy reads: The rise in credential stuffing attacks

Author: Abirami AFive worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week we explore how credential stuffing attacks are evolving and why they pose a greater threat than meets the eye.Credential stuffing is perhaps the simplest form of cyberattack, but it continues to make […]

What do we talk about when we have password problems?

Chat 1Employee 1: Hi, admin.Employee 1: I forgot my password. Can you reset it for me? I’ve raised a ticket too.IT admin: *sigh*Chat 2Employee 2: Hello, admin. Can you unlock my account? I’ve raised a ticket too.IT admin: How many times did you enter the password knowing it was wrong?Employee 2: *awkward silence*The above are […]

How Secure Is Password Manager Pro?

Gone are the days when all you needed was a strong password to guard your data. Now, we live in an era where you not only choose a strong password, but also get a strong and secure password manager. A password manager is a premier solution that helps consolidate all privileged accounts ,   control s access, and safeguard s the accounts.

Hacking Hospitality: How to Fight the Cyber-criminals Targeting Business Travelers

Traditionally, financial institutions have remained the top targets of cyber -criminals across the globe. Of late, hackers are eyeing so many other things that ,  one would normally consider unworthy of hacking. They are even find ing novel ways to monetize the data gathered through such attacks

IT Security: The New Target for CEO Performance

As  Gregg Steinhafel steps down as chairman and CEO of Target , we’re witnessing more than just an act of contrition for one of the largest and most costly data breaches — ever. We’re witnessing the evolution of data breaches, and IT security in general, as a corner office concern.

Fully Controlled and Closely Monitored Remote Access, a ​Critical Aspect of DCIM

Without proper data center remote access management, administrators invite security issues and waste time.  With more organizations adopting cloud computing and virtualization, data center operations have been proliferating across the globe. This trend creates multiple challenges for data center administrators in IT organizations

​The Heartbleed Bug: How to Mitigate Risks with Better Password Management

– – – – – – – – – – – – –  – – –  – – –  – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – As the dust begins to settle down on the Heartbleed bug, it is time to critically assess the password management practices in your organization.