An error in the design, a flaw in the configuration, or a bug – these are a few common flaws that are inevitable and can be easily corrected. But what about the time before they are corrected? These glitches in the system provide the loophole to gain access and assume a role from which they […]
Cybersecurity is a never-ending battle as cybercrime will constantly resurrect. Keeping that in mind, it’s an absolute necessity to ensure that you have established top-notch IT security for your company, irrespective of whether it’s a start-up or a multi-giant. Regardless of whether you already have the best IAM policy setup in place for your company […]
2020 has sure been a rollercoaster ride with the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has no less been tiring to the security teams. Hackers have taken advantage of the disarray that ensued when the normal world was pulled from its roots and thrown into this pandemonium. From Zoom to Twitter, a surprising number […]
While many of us found it comfy and cozy to be at home, watch our favorite Netflix shows, and get our work done side-by-side on our laptops during the pandemic, hackers sought this as the best opportunity for a data breach! The rushed response to COVID-19 by many companies had made them neglect the need […]
Securing user profiles has been the foremost priority of any organization, since the surge of cybersecurity-related crimes. Even in ancient times, a person’s credibility was confirmed by questioning “something you know” and the same password system was used to authenticate a user’s identity when systems were introduced. The year 1986, included another factor of “something […]
There are millions of people around the world who use different services provided by various brands to make life easier for them. But what does it take for a customer to switch to another brand? The answer is quite simple: Experience. One bad experience from the brand can send a customer in the other direction. […]
98% of us have been caught in the vicious cycle of having to log in through Two-factor Authentication to our Google, Facebook, or even our Rockstar Game accounts for playing GTA V! In fact, many of us need to use it every day to log in to our work or school accounts. But ever wondered […]
Every human on Earth has unique features and a unique personality. Right from the use of fingerprints for business transactions in 500 BC to facial recognition for Driver Alert Systems in modern-day automobiles, biometrics has been used to provide a secure and convenient way for authentication purposes. To find out more about the current advancements […]
Why do we need to protect Cisco VPN? Typically, a Cisco VPN client uses a user ID and password to connect to the corporate network. This is very insecure way of connecting, in order to make the connectivity more secure we need to include second factor authentication method. In this blog post we are showing […]
Integrating biometric authentication with Active Directory can be a simple process. If you already use Azure Active Directory, it’s as simple as using the built-in MFA. If you’re not using Azure, there are other options, like Okta, that we recommend. Here’s a guide. What is biometric authentication? Biometric authentication refers to fingerprints, facial recognition, […]
CyberArk pros and cons are straightforward and easy to understand. CyberArk is an identity and access management solution for enterprises. While CyberArk historically focused only on Privileged Account Access, their recent acquisition of Idaptive makes CyberArk a complete IAM solution offering SSO and MFA. Here’s an overview. What is CyberArk? CyberArk is an identity management […]
Okta is our preferred Single Sign On and Multi-Factor Authentication solution that offers modular PAM tools, too. CyberArk was historically a PAM solution as CyberArk Vault. However, CyberArk recently acquired Idaptive to offer a complete IAM solution stack. Which is right for your company? Here’s a quick guide. What is CyberArk? CyberArk offers CyberArk Vault […]