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18 cybersecurity startups to watch
Security startups are often innovation leaders that attempt to solve critical and persistent problems. These are some of the most interesting ones to watch as they tackle issues around multicloud security, identity management,...
NTLM relay attacks explained, and why PetitPotam is the most dangerous
Attackers can intercept legitimate Active Directory authentication requests to gain access to systems. A PetitPotam attack could allow takeover of entire Windows domains.
The 10 most powerful cybersecurity companies
What makes these 10 security vendors the biggest power players? We break it down.
How to find the right testing tool for Okta, Auth0, and other SSO solutions
Implementing a single sign-on solution can be complicated, especially if you have apps that are not in the SSO vendor's catalog. These tools can simplify the process.
IoT devices have serious security deficiencies due to bad random number generation
It's not the IoT vendors' fault. Lack of a cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator subsystem for the internet of things devices will be vulnerable.
6 vulnerabilities Microsoft hasn't patched (or can't)
Your IT and security admins need to be aware of these unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilities so that they can mitigate them in other ways.
How to review password quality in Active Directory
Regular reviews of the effectiveness of user, admin, and service passwords stored in Active Directory is a good idea. Here's how one password review tool works.
7 tenets of zero trust explained
Cut through the hype. NIST's core zero trust elements provide a practical framework around which to build a zero trust architecture.
How long-term hybrid work is changing security strategies
CISOs across industries are revisiting the stopgap security tools and the temporary policies they enacted to quickly enable remote work to replace them with stronger permanent solutions. But the old rules no longer apply.
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How to check for Active Directory Certificate Services misconfigurations
Recently discovered Microsoft Windows AD CS configuration errors could give attackers account and domain control. Here's how to audit AD CS for vulnerable configurations.
Rainbow tables explained: How they work and why they're (mostly) obsolete
Rainbow tables are password cracking tools with origins dating back to research from the early 1980s. Here's how they work, why attacks are easy to prevent, and how they compare to modern password cracking.
How to test the impact of new Windows DCOM Server authentication
Microsoft has hardened authentication for its DCOM Server in response to a vulnerability. Check for the impact on your network now before the change becomes permanent.
4 tips to prevent easy attacker access to Windows networks
The Colonial Pipeline attackers likely got in using old, compromised VPN credentials. This advice will force attackers to work much harder.
Report: Active Directory Certificate Services a big security blindspot on enterprise networks
Microsoft's Active Directory PKI component commonly have configuration mistakes that allow attackers to gain account and domain-level privileges.
6 minimum security practices to implement before working on best practices
Every Windows network admin can improve their security posture by focusing on these six basic areas.
How to hack 2FA: 5 attack methods explained
As two-factor authentication becomes more widespread, criminals seek novel ways to subvert it. Here's what you need to know.
17 cyber insurance application questions you'll need to answer
Recent high-profile security incidents have tightened requirements to qualify for cyber insurance. These are the tougher questions insurance carriers are now asking.
Credential stuffing explained: How to prevent, detect, and defend against it
Credential stuffing is the automated use of collected usernames and passwords to gain fraudulent access to user accounts.
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