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Posted on Thursday June 27, 2019 | security, password, email security, phishing, email account
If you think your email is safe from hackers, think again. A lack of sufficient email security measures can result in data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and malware attacks. Here are some tips to secure your email account from unwanted intruders and the many troubles that come with them.
Posted on Monday June 10, 2019 | security, password, encryption, data breach, update, hacker, securing data, backup
You can't afford to lose business data. It takes away the trust of your clients, leading to loss of revenue. Cybercriminals are here to stay, so it's more important than ever to utilize tight security measures to keep your business data safe. Still, some hackers may have advanced cracking skills, or are really determined to break into your network, so it's a good idea to use the following methods for safeguarding your corporate data.
Posted on Thursday May 09, 2019 | security, password, two factor authentication, two step authentication
Cybersecurity is a vital component to businesses these days. You need to make sure that criminals cannot just hack into your network. When it comes to verifying users' identity, there are two types of authentication used: two-step and two-factor. These two are so similar, many confuse one with the other. Learn the difference between the two, so you're more knowledgeable on keeping your network secure.
Posted on Friday December 14, 2018 | password, password security, security best practice, account monitoring, single sign on, passphrases, multifactor authentication
A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn't been the case, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The NIST created many of the password best practices you probably loathe - the combination of letters, numbers, and special characters - but it now says those guidelines were misguided and has changed its stance on the matter. Find out why and how it involves you.
Posted on Friday February 23, 2018 | server, security, privacy, password, mac, firmware, firewall, encryption, apple
Mac users follow certain steps to maintain privacy and protect company data. But if you're too busy or short on resources, you might place security lower on your to-do list. Whatever your reason, the threat is real and you need to take steps to protect yourself.
Posted on Monday August 14, 2017 | verification, smb, protection, process, password, google, 2 step
Last year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology removed SMS two-factor authentication from its list of preferred authentication methods. Since then, Google has encouraged users to use prompts-based 2-Step Verification (2-SV) methods instead. Find out why: