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How to boost Security with Self-Service Password Resets
Learn more from Specops Software about the benefits of self-service password resets and ways to accomplish this with on-premises Active Directory.
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How to manage a mass password reset due to a ransomware attack
Resetting the passwords for thousands of people after a ransomware attack is challenging, to say the least, for any IT team. Learn more from Specops Software on why organizations are forced into mass password resets and how to make the process manageable.
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Cyberattacks through Browser Extensions – the Importance of MFA
More and more attacks are occurring via browser extensions or user-profile installations of tools. Learn more about these attacks from Specops Software and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Biometric Authentication Isn't Bulletproof —Here's How to Secure It
Biometric authentication is often thought of as nearly impossible to steal or fake. Not only are there ways around biometric authentication, but not all biometric methods are created equal.
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IT Burnout may be Putting Your Organization at Risk
The heavy responsibility of securing organizations against cyber-attacks can be overwhelming for security professionals. There are concrete solutions to IT burnout that your organization should implement as soon as possible to mitigate the risks of burnout.
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A Secure User Authentication Method – Planning is More Important than Ever
Don't skimp on security planning! A secure user authentication method is crucial now more than ever.
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Password Reset Calls Are Costing Your Org Big Money
Research states that the average help desk labor cost for a single password reset is about $70. With this cost, what can an organization do to lessen the impact of password resets?
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MFA Fatigue attacks are putting your organization at risk
A common threat targeting businesses is MFA fatigue attacks—a technique where a cybercriminal attempts to gain access to a corporate network by bombarding a user with MFA prompts. This article includes some measures you can implement to prevent these types of attacks.
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Using Account Lockout policies to block Windows Brute Force Attacks
A strong account lockout policy is one of the most effective tools for stopping brute force authentication attempts on Windows domains. Learn how to add one to your organization's Windows Active Directory.
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What is the Essential Eight (And Why Non-Aussies Should Care)
The Essential Eight strategies are designed specifically for use on Windows networks.
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Consistency in password resets helps block credential theft
As important as end user training and message filtering may be, there is a third method that tip the odds in their favor. Because phishing attacks often come disguised as password reset emails, it is important to handle password resets in a way that makes it obvious that email messages are not part of the password reset process.