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Microsoft Releases Preview of Azure AD CBA Support on Mobile Devices via YubiKey

Azure AD CBA on iOS and Android via the YubiKey gives admins the ability to require phishing-resistant MFA on mobile without having to provision certificates on the user’s mobile device.

November 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is releasing the public preview of Azure Active Directory (AD) Certificate-based Authentication (CBA) on iOS and Android devices using certificates on hardware security keys from Yubico. The company first announced the general availability of Azure AD CBA during Ignite 2022 as part of the company’s commitment to President Joe Biden’s executive order on improving […]

OpenSSL Bugs: What IT Admins Need to Know

The bugs impacting newer versions of OpenSSL are not as severe as once feared, but IT admins should still be expecting a wave of patches.

November 1, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

OpenSSL has released fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities affecting versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.6 that can cause a denial of service or remote code execution and allow attackers to take control of an affected system. However, the bugs are not as severe as once feared. The OpenSSL project, the organization that maintains the general-purpose cryptography and secure […]

Cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, cyber threats

Is an Autonomous SOC Possible?

A fully autonomous security operations center that removes the human element is a "pipe dream," says one Forrester analyst.

October 31, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The idea of a fully autonomous cybersecurity system could mean the end of burnout and stress among IT security professionals and a sizable decrease in successful attacks, but that idea is a “pipe dream,” says a Forrester analyst. In a recent blog post, Allie Mellen, a senior analyst with Forrester, says many security vendors share […]

IT news, This Week in it, Microsoft, Google, Gmail, ISE 2023,

This Week in IT: USB-C for iPhones, Ransomware, Google Chrome, Microsoft’s Diversity

iPhone support for USB-C, ransomware vulnerability trends, Google Chrome's EOL on old Windows and Microsoft's diversity highlight this week's IT news.

October 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. New iPhones to require USB-C charging […]

RSA’s Mobile Lock Can Detect Critical Threats on Mobile Devices

RSA is launching Mobile Lock, a new mobile security solution designed to detect critical threats and restrict users from authenticating into secure systems.

October 26, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

RSA is launching Mobile Lock, a new mobile security solution designed to detect critical threats on mobile devices and restrict users from authenticating into secure corporate systems. According to the Bedford, Mass.-based provider of identity and access management, RSA Mobile Lock can prevent a threat from expanding beyond a compromised mobile device to other users, […]

CompTIA, Nonprofit Launch Program to Create IT Career Pathways for Returning Citizens

CompTIA and the Center for Economic Opportunities are partnering to create pathways to IT careers for people returning from jail or prison.

October 26, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

CompTIA and national employment services nonprofit the Center for Economic Opportunities are partnering to create pathways to IT careers for people returning from jail or prison. The new career training program to help “justice-impacted individuals” find a job in IT will at first include up to 35 people in a free online training program. The […]

The Vice Society ransomware group targets the education sector due to its weaker security controls and likelihood to pay, Microsoft says.

October 25, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is sounding the alarm on Vice Society, a ransomware group that is heavily targeting the education sector and preying upon organizations that have weak security controls and a higher likelihood of compromise and ransom payout. The ransomware group was detailed in an advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI […]

Password Manager, login stress, passwordless authentication

Passwordless Technology is Here to Stay

A Bitwarden survey reveals business leaders are on board with passwordless workflows as weak or reused passwords present vulnerabilities.

October 25, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Passwordless technology is here to stay, according to the latest research from Bitwarden, the Santa Barabara, Calif.-based provider of open source password manager for businesses and individuals. It’s 2023 Password Decisions Survey polled 800 IT decision makers across a range of industries, showing that businesses are enthusiastic about passwordless technology and its perceived security benefits […]

This Ransomware Group is Targeting the Healthcare Industry

The Daixin Team has been targeting healthcare organizations with ransomware and data extortion operations, according to U.S. officials.

October 24, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

U.S. authorities are urging healthcare organizations to be on the lookout for the Daixin Team, a new ransomware group that has been targeting the healthcare sector since June. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI and Department of Health and Human Services’ joint advisory says the Daixin Team has been targeting healthcare organizations with […]

IT Leaders Want a Bigger Seat at the Table

Despite IT becoming more important to an organization's success, 80% of IT leaders want more support from their executives.