Keeper Security and TrendCandy Research surveyed over 400 IT and security professionals to explore the common challenges that organizations face with their current Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The results are conclusive. Not only are major components of traditional PAM solutions not being used, but many respondents admit to never fully deploying the solutions they paid for.
Cyber hygiene refers to cybersecurity best practices that both businesses and individuals implement to maintain the security and health of their accounts, networks and devices. Having good cyber hygiene protects you from common cyberthreats and cyberattacks that target you and your sensitive data. Continue reading to learn more about cyber hygiene, its importance and how you can benefit from practicing good cyber hygiene.
In February of 2021, one of the operators at the City of Oldsmar’s water treatment system noticed a change in the water supply. The level of sodium hydroxide was abnormally high, which would have been lethal for residents if ingested in large amounts. Quick to react, the operator was able to reverse it before any damage was done.
Clicking on malicious links can lead to compromised accounts and can infect your devices with malware. Learning how to check if a link is safe, before clicking on it, is important to keeping you safe online. You can check if a link is safe by hovering over the link to see if it’s the URL it’s saying it is or by using a URL checker.
Data breaches are on the rise and they can be both unexpected and costly. The average estimated cost of a data breach has peaked at an all-time high—an astounding $4.35 million, according to a 2022 report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute. Poor password hygiene and legacy software are two key culprits that will increase your chances of falling victim to a password breach.
Wireless devices on your home networks can include everything from PCs, phones and tablets to IP cameras, voice assistants, smart TVs and connected appliances. Simple precautions you take to secure your home WiFi network will help prevent cybercriminals from accessing your devices and stealing your data. You can secure your WiFi network by creating a separate guest WiFi network, turning on your router’s encryption, using a VPN for further protection and more.
An IT challenge as old as Software as a Service (SaaS) exists in every corner of the organization — whether to have a single technology vendor or multiple solutions. In some organizations, this is the case for password managers. And since software features vary, there are compelling reasons that lead an organization to have a single solution or more than one.
The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns five this year. While the law spawned many imitators, most notably the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the GDPR remains the world’s most comprehensive, far-reaching data privacy law to date. It gave European citizens a wide swath of new data privacy rights, while placing significant new data governance responsibilities on organizations.
Have you ever checked on your passwords and noticed a warning that they’ve been compromised? One compromised password can put all your credentials at risk, but how does this happen? Your passwords may be showing as compromised due to a breach, poor password practices or for other reasons. Read on to learn more about compromised passwords and how you can start better securing them.
