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The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication

Nov 14, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an important security measure because it requires an additional form of authentication before a user can access an account, service or app. Microsoft found that MFA can block over 99.9% of account compromise attacks, making it one of the most important cybersecurity measures you can implement to protect your accounts. Continue reading to learn what MFA is, why it’s important and different ways you can enable MFA on your accounts.
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How To Eliminate Standing Access in Your Organization

Nov 14, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
Your organization can eliminate standing access by implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) access, using Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and following the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). Standing access occurs when users have indefinite access to resources – regardless of their necessity. Privileged accounts are typically given standing access because they need sensitive data frequently.
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SAML vs. OAuth: What's the Difference?

Nov 13, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
The main difference between Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and Open Authorization (OAuth) lies in their roles: SAML focuses on authentication, while OAuth is dedicated to authorization. Despite their differences, both SAML and OAuth are necessary for improving your organization’s overall security, allowing authorized users to verify their identities and access appropriate resources.
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Random but Memorable - Episode 13.9: Safe Search Biscuit Record with Vladimir Prelovac from Kagi

Nov 12, 2024 By 1Password In 1Password
Why don’t we treat the information we consume online with the same care as the food we put in our bodies? To unpack this question and much more, we're joined by Vladimir Prelovac, founder and CEO of privacy-focused search engine Kagi. Tune in as we dive into the true cost of free search engines, how Kagi is disrupting the landscape, and the impact of AI on the future of search. If that wasn't enough to get you reaching for your headphones, we discuss chatbot woes and ransomware records in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we live up to our name by randomly discussing biscuits in.
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Six Ways To Spot Amazon Scam Emails

Nov 11, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
You can spot Amazon scam emails if you realize the sender’s email address is not from the official Amazon domain, the message contains a generic greeting and your email service provider warns you that the message may be dangerous. According to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 34,000 reports were made in 2023 about scammers impersonating Amazon, resulting in approximately $19 million in losses.
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What Does End-to-End Encryption Mean?

Nov 8, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) is a method of transferring data securely from your device to another person’s device while protecting information from any third parties. In general, encryption refers to the process of data being converted from a readable format into ciphertext, which is blocks of random characters that are unreadable to people and machines. Once your data has been encrypted, it can only be read after being decrypted with an encryption key.
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What To Do if Someone Stole Your Child's Identity

Nov 8, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
While having your own identity stolen is stressful and scary, you will likely be even more terrified if someone steals your child’s identity. Child identity theft occurs when someone steals a minor’s private information to open lines of credit, obtain loans or claim benefits in a child’s name. Based on data from Safe Home, 73% of child identity theft victims know the person who stole their identity, so it’s important to teach children strong online practices.
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