With Halloween fast approaching, the search for the scariest costumes is underway. But as an IT security professional, what haunts you more? Coworkers dressed as ghosts, witches, and vampires? Or the thought of a cyberattack?
October may be all about …
Many users enable Google Sync so they can use one Google account for both personal and business purposes. Google Sync synchronizes bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and extensions across Chrome browsers that are logged in under the same account, allowing users …
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we take a look at how culture can play a pivotal role in your IT team and overall corporate …
In 1967 Roger Needham, one of the first computer scientists to emphasize the need for computer security, invented the method of storing a hashed version of plaintext passwords. To this day, we still use this method to keep our passwords …
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we highlight the rising impact of man-in-the-email attacks on global businesses.
In case you weren’t aware, email isn’t as …
Enterprise applications have become an integral part of a tech user’s life. Although the utility and user experience of these applications have been getting better, the risk of cyber attacks has also been on the rise. That’s why it’s important …
Web servers are front-end facing applications that are vital for the daily operations of businesses. They are subject to attacks such as SQL injection, malicious URL requests, and the age-old classic, denial of service (DoS) attacks. While there are specialized …
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we look into the emergence of the no-collar workforce.
It’s no secret that people are skeptical of new …
It often feels like there’s no end to software vulnerabilities and exploits. With every step towards technological advancements, another threat turns up. This is especially frustrating for enterprises, since it takes years to build your business’ reputation and just …
Passwords have formed an integral part of Microsoft Active Directory since its inception. From then on, most organizations have relied on Active Directory to manage their IT environment. Although passwords have formed the first layer of defense in most cases …