IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In yet another controversial policy move, Twitter announced this week that it’s removing text-based 2FA (two-factor authentication) for non-paying users. It has focused on the costs that Twitter incurs as a result of SMS-based authentication, when the real threat is to users. Twitter has instructed users to remove SMS authentication.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. In this blog, we look at the top five cyber security risks that businesses face, and explain how you can prevent them. MFA authentication can also be used to protect organisations from the next risk on our list.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 17, 2021

On August 11, 2021, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)1 issued guidance establishing risk management principles and practices to support the authentication of users accessing a financial institution’s information systems and customers accessing a financial institution’s digital banking services (the Guidance).

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

percent) of all Chrome extensions have a High or Very High risk impact due to permissions required at installation, according to Incogni, and over a quarter (27 percent) collect user data. These are the highest Risk Impact extensions.” Developer Risk. How to Minimize Chrome Extension Risk. Almost half (48.66

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Assess risks. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. A recent study found only 27% of charities undertook risk assessments in 2023 and only 11% said they reviewed risks posed by suppliers. Strengthen authentication. Train staff regularly.

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OneHub

JANUARY 22, 2021

As we’ve become more and more accustomed to this authentication method, two things have happened. Passwords are by far the dominant method of user authentication, and they are also the top cause of data breaches. Passwords are by far the dominant method of user authentication, and they are also the top cause of data breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2024

Consequently, ensuring the security of these models has become a top priority to prevent potential risks and threats. Regular backups and a disaster recovery plan are essential to minimize data loss and ensure the security and integrity of training data, safeguarding AI models from potential risks and threats. Data security.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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IG Guru

MAY 20, 2020

This article does a good job of explaining two-factor authentication, covers how-too’s and the risks. The post Two-Factor Authentication – What Is It and Why You Should Use It via PixelPrivacy appeared first on IG GURU. Article here.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As technology has evolved, fingers (and palms and irises and faces) have increasingly been used as a means of biometric authentication. The one in storage matches the one provided at the time of authentication. All this compared to simply matching 2 strings as is done with password authentication. That is all.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It can be tricky to know where to begin, which is why our Cyber Security Risk Scorecard contains a simple guide to help you secure your systems. We’ve run through some of the essential steps in this blog, or download the full, free checklist from our website. Conduct a cyber security risk assessment. Install firewalls.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 8, 2024

The risk of valid identities being used as the entry point by bad actors is expected to continue with the ever-increasing applications and systems being added in today’s hybrid environments. As a result, the interpretation of the varied risk signals is siloed across different events along the digital user journey.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Managing vendor risks includes putting pen to paper. Organizations are increasingly susceptible to risks outside their controlled IT infrastructure as they engage third-party vendors to manage online platforms and process data. Defining Information Security Practices. PCI DSS, NIST and ISO 27002). Restricting Sub-Processors.

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Rocket Software

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We support CISA’s recommendation that everyone implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to dramatically decrease the likelihood of their accounts being infiltrated. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence in order to gain access to a network, system or application. In the U.S.,

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2020

Let’s take a look at some of the cyber security risks that come with working from home, and the steps organisations should take to mitigate them. Online work increases cyber security risks. Control the risk. Any organisation with employees working from home must create a remote working policy to manage the risks.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Under the revised Payment Services Directive (2015/2366) (PSD2), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Commission were required to develop and adopt regulatory technical standards on strong customer authentication and common and secure open standards of communication. STRONG CUSTOMER AUTHENTICATION. What is SCA?

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Incorporating an effective attack surface management tool into your security strategy can significantly help you mitigate the risks of data breaches. Because hackers don’t limit their reconnaissance efforts to what’s in your inventory, these unknown assets put you at risk.

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Rocket Software

AUGUST 17, 2020

For almost every industry, multi-factor authentication can be beneficial. What is Multi-factor Authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is any password that requires multiple steps or components to facilitate logging in. E-signatures, however, are a lot more difficult to authenticate and validate.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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Rocket Software

MAY 15, 2020

Below, we’ll outline different authentication options on the IBM Z and on other work devices, and how to keep them secure. Single-Factor Authentication. One-factor authentications typically consist of passwords and passphrases, yet in recent years have also come to include biometric authentication.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. Image: Cloudflare.com. ” On July 28 and again on Aug. In an Aug.

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Data Matters

MAY 6, 2022

Commenters should also consider addressing the types of relative harms individuals can experience from HIPAA violations that could result from the use of digital health and ensure that OCR understands key risk mitigation steps that digital health businesses can take that can reduce the potential effects of such harms on individuals.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

The threat comes from three primary areas, they wrote: Supply chain risks (an attack vector that became a high-profile threat after the SolarWinds attack ), malicious threat actors and insider threats. It helps reduce risks through deep visibility into the host operating system and OpenShift and reports back metrics to reduce risk.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It turns out that enterprise companies diving head-first into digital transformation technologies are leaving their organizations open to unprecedented risk. Reducing Risk and Beating the Hackers. You can also check back in on the blog, as my colleagues will be writing about RSA-related topics during and after the show.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

One such measure is to authenticate the users who can access the server. Related: The case for quantifying cyber risks The most important factor that should be taken into account is a security risk assessment. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication Strong authentication is crucial in enhancing cybersecurity. These methods eliminate the need for users to remember complex passwords and reduce the risk of password-related vulnerabilities. When possible, utilize authentication apps or hardware tokens to bolster security further.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Perhaps it’s time we finally push for the widespread adoption of two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication? This may sound complicated, but anyone with a bank card has been using two-factor authentication for years. Authentication factor examples. Why you should use two-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CVE-2023-46748 F5 BIG-IP SQL Injection Vulnerability – F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility contains an SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an authenticated attacker with network access through the BIG-IP management port and/or self IP addresses to execute system commands.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nonprofits are equally at risk, and often lack cybersecurity measures. Given the risk involved, small businesses and nonprofits must consider prioritizing cybersecurity policies and practices to stay protected, retain customers, and remain successful. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45

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Data Matters

MARCH 24, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has created significant cybersecurity risks for organizations across the world, particularly arising from remote working, scams and phishing attacks, and weakened information governance controls. And such unofficial communication channels may also be less secure and at higher risk for cyber attack.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This follows the FCA’s announcement in its 2020-21 business plan that payment services were one of its main supervisory priorities 1 and its temporary guidance of July 9, 2020, on prudential risk management and safeguarding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic ( Temporary COVID Guidance ). Prudential risk management.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A key part of identity management is governance, which guides ICAM functions and activities, including analytics to identify security risks and non-compliance. It is pivotal for defining access policies and rules and determining permissions, authenticating, and authorizing users.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) recently warned that attackers are increasingly using token theft to circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA). “After authentication to Azure AD via a browser, a cookie is created and stored for that session,” the team noted. How to Respond to Token Theft.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This is crucial given the increased risk of cyber attacks in recent years; according to a UK government report , 39% of surveyed organisations said they suffered a security breach in the past year. The tester will use their experience to provide guidance on specific risks and advise you on how to address them.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

However, it also means there’s a veritable treasure trove of payment data with sensitive personal information being put at risk in a diversity of ways. Enable multi-factor authentication – more and more online services and apps require multi-factor authentication. That’s very exciting for both consumers and businesses.

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