Apple is previewing Lockdown Mode, a new security capability coming this fall with a slate of new operating systems designed to harden device defenses and severely limit functionalities of devices that could be exploited by sophisticated spyware, such as solutions from NSO Group and other private spyware providers. According to Apple, Lockdown Mode is intended […]
As corporations consider their cybersecurity weaknesses, the focus often falls on unsecured networks, outdated systems, or a lack of monitoring designed to detect attacks. One area that is rarely identified, but that can significantly threaten a corporation’s ability to prevent, manage, and respond to cyber attacks, is the cyber literacy of the corporation’s board. Every […]
PowerShell is an incredibly effective tool that allows IT administrators to automate repetitive tasks and is particularly useful in helping to protect and manage the cybersecurity of Windows operating systems. However, those same capabilities are just as useful for hackers after gaining initial access to a network, with PowerShell scripts being used to weaken intrusion […]
My TechDecisions asked Robert Liscouski, president and CEO of Quantum Computing, Inc., all about quantum computing and how organizations can harness its advanced computing power before it reaches full maturity. Here’s what Liscouski had to say: Q: What is the state of quantum computing in the enterprise? Liscouski: There is no question that quantum computing […]
Business communications and IT management software company GoTo is acquiring cloud-based device management firm Miradore to add new mobile device management capabilities to the GoTo Resolve IT support platform. According to Boston-based GoTo, the move reinforces the company’s vision as a one-stop-shop for IT management needs for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with Miradore’s purpose-built […]
The majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are not leveraging multi-factor authentication (MFA) and are relying only on usernames and passwords to secure their data, according to a new study from the Cyber Readiness Institute. According to the organization’s Global Small Business Multi-Factor Authentication Study of 1,403 small and medium-sized businesses across eight countries, […]
Microsoft and U.S. cybersecurity officials renewing calls for organizations to switch from Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) in Microsoft Exchange Online to Modern Authentication before the company begins to disable Basic Auth in October. Microsoft on Oct. 1 will begin turning off the ability to use Basic Auth in Exchange Online for Exchange ActiveSync (EAS), POP, […]
Microsoft is releasing a new feature that will automatically log users out of Microsoft 365 web apps after a period of inactivity, helping admins protect the organization’s data when users log on from unmanaged shared or personal devices. According to Microsoft, the idle session timeout feature for web apps allows admins to configure a tenant-wide […]
Today’s commercial technology stacks are increasingly leveraging IoT and the cloud to make managing businesses more efficient: people are more reliant on technology in order to use, access, and manage their offices. This trend holds true for workplace security systems, too. Now, we’re seeing higher mobile credential adoption for commercial access control systems, increased migration […]
Microsoft is releasing the general availability of Temporary Access Pass, a time-limited passcode that allows users to register passwordless authentication methods and recover access to accounts without a password. According to Microsoft, Temporary Access Pass (TAP) can also be used to set up Windows devices whether users are directly setting up their own devices or […]
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