Tag: computer security

Two-factor authentication for secure access to cloud apps in hybrid AD

In an earlier post, we dealt with the benefits of single sign-on (SSO) for cloud apps in hybrid Active Directory (AD). While SSO is good in the sense that it simplifies user access to multiple cloud apps, it doesn’t adequately shield users from compromised credentials. When a user’s password is compromised in an SSO environment, […]

Single sign-on (SSO) for the cloud

Nearly every organization has some cloud-based application. Of course the common cloud apps include Microsoft Azure, Office 365, G Suite, those from Zoho and Salesforce, and more. As administrators, we want to make our jobs more efficient and we also want to reduce the load on our users whenever possible. Now with ADSelfService Plus, you […]

Why Half of Companies Are Raising Their DDoS Defense Budgets

DDoS attacks are only becoming more destructive, and companies know it: That’s why one-half (49 percent) of the 200+ respondents in the 2018 IDG DDoS Report anticipate their organizations’ DDoS defense budgets to increase.But why are so many companies willing to invest precious resources on DDoS defense? Let me explain.Just How Much Are Companies Spending […]

Record fines come on the heels of warnings about cyber risk

Record fines come on the heels of warnings from US Intelligence warning of a growing risk to our utility providers. Similar warnings have been issued for law firms, higher education, and small businesses, so this information is relevant to a wide spectrum of organizations who may need to review how they are protecting their data […]

Security tips by Dave Malarky, CEO: Morse code

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIPWYR9e8PIDon’t communicate with Morse Code. Just get Sophos. We’ll protect you.Click HERE to learn more about Sophos’ security solutions!

Security tips by Dave Malarky, CEO: Email

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ3fbSFvX90You don’t need to resort to bow and arrow to communicate. It’s okay to use email. We’ll protect you.Click HERE to learn more about Sophos’ security solutions!

Security tips by Dave Malarky, CEO: Encryption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mFgKrcc8QoYou don’t need to resort to a corporate Pig Latin policy. It’s okay to use encryption. Let Sophos protect you insteadClick HERE to learn more about Sophos’ security solutions!

Security tips by Dave Malarky, CEO: Supercomputers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oysh35-zAdAYou don’t need a (possibly evil) supercomputer to guard against cyber threats like hackers. Let Sophos protect you insteadClick HERE to learn more about Sophos’ security solutions!

Security tips by Dave Malarky, CEO: Kung Fu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOj7R6_9tzsYou don’t need a Kung Fu MasterClick HERE to learn more about Sophos’ security solutions!

Antivirus Software Overview – Trend Micro Security 2019

https://trendmicro.optrics.com/Trend Micro™ Security provides advanced protection and privacy so you can enjoy your digital life safely. It helps protect you from identity theft, in addition to safeguarding against viruses, ransomware, spam, and other malware.Trend Micro Security warns you about dangerous links in email and instant messages. Also, it provides simple control screen options and clear, […]