From generating strong passwords to monitoring the security policies and practices of a company, password managers are powerful solutions that defend companies against cyberthreats and improve employee productivity. Continue reading to learn more about why password management is critical to every organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
You may have noticed that some things have started to look a little different at 1Password. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue to roll out new elements of our brand across our website, advertising, social channels, and more. And yes, while we’ve made some visual changes to the way we express our brand, we’re still the same 1Password. The values, goals, and ethos of 1Password are the same today as they were years ago.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently evaluated the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) cybersecurity program, uncovering critical failures that exposed the DOC to potential risks. Specific issues included the use of default passwords for administrative accounts, compromising over 100,000 pieces of personal identifiable information (PII).
SIM swapping is when a cybercriminal impersonates someone in order to convince a mobile carrier to activate a new SIM card. These bad actors use social engineering tactics, claiming “their phone” was supposedly lost, stolen or damaged, when in reality, it was never their phone to begin with. When a cybercriminal successfully SIM swaps, they can more easily steal someone’s identity because they can now receive their text messages and phone calls.
Organizations spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity tools and consultants each year. Beyond traditional tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and System Information and Event Management (SIEM), it is easy to get caught up in sophisticated threat detection using artificial intelligence, machine learning, user behavior and analytics.
We’ve used passwords to protect our private data for a very long time. But if you don’t use a password manager, it can be difficult to keep them memorized – especially if you’re using strong, unique passwords for each account.
Life as a university student can get pretty hectic. You’ve got classes to attend, assignments to complete, and notes to memorize ahead of exams. On top of that, you might be juggling a part-time job, extracurricular clubs, and a busy social calendar.
Understanding ransomware attacks is the first step in being able to prevent them from successfully targeting an organization. To prevent ransomware attacks, organizations must have strong security protocols in place such as performing regular system backups and training employees to avoid social engineering scams, among other measures. Continue reading to learn more about ransomware attacks and what organizations can do to stay protected against this type of attack.
