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Active Directory
Active Directory password reset best practices

Password change and password reset are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. A user will perform a password change when they remember …

Money
What decentralized IT spending means for the CIO role

67% of IT leaders say at least half of their spend is now controlled by individual business units, in a report from IDG Connect and Snow Software. While most believe this is …

IoT
Consumers not willing to compromise when it comes to IoT security

Nearly three quarters of consumers expect manufacturers of connected IoT devices to protect their devices from hacks, according to Karamba Security. Consumers take IoT …

user
How identity is addressed by enterprise IT security teams

The majority of companies have experienced a five-fold increase in the number of workforce identities, which are being driven primarily by mobile and cloud technology. …

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How to test employee cyber competence through pentesting

Social engineering hacking preys on the vulnerabilities inherent in human psychology. Take the Nigerian (419) scams as an example: the scammer tries to convince the victim to …

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78% of people forgot a password in the past 90 days

Passwords are the dominant way online services manage access to our personal and work-related lives. But often times, they’re more of a headache than a security tool. HYPR …

Code
Enterprises reaching a security tool tipping point

A rapid increase in the number of security tools used by large companies is limiting their return on investment while increasing the risk of cyber threats, according to …

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How enterprise risk management programs operate in organizations today

More than half of CEOs think their enterprise risk management program (ERM) program is not as effective as it should be, a LogicGate survey reveals. Challenges for enterprise …

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Download: 2020 cybersecurity salary survey

The 2020 Cybersecurity Salary Survey provides insight into the details related to cybersecurity compensation. Over 1,500 security professionals completed the survey. Today you …

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The 7 most dangerous digital technology trends

As our world embraces a digital transformation, innovative technologies bring greater opportunities, cost efficiencies, abilities to scale globally, and entirely new service …

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It’s the most vulnerable time of the year

With the holiday season upon us, it can be all too easy to get swept up in the festivities. As soon as the Halloween hangover starts to finally wear off, you’re already …

identity
What are the qualities of a good digital identity management program?

Growing consumer expectations, the breakdown of traditional “walls” and emerging technologies are making it hard for organizations to devise a successful digital identity …

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