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  • What Is Phishing-Resistant MFA?

    • February 24, 2023
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    • Category: MFA
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    Is there a phishing-resistant MFA or does MFA work well enough to be a viable defense against phishing attacks? MFA comes in many forms. And some of these are more susceptible to MFA bypass attacks than others. Understand which types of MFA count as phishing-resistant MFA.

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  • 2FA for Windows & RDP Logins

    • September 14, 2020
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    • Category: 2FA for Windows
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    Two-factor authentication (2FA for Windows & RDP logins) with UserLock makes securing access to your Windows environment intuitive and easy. Get the best of both worlds – a secure network and a productive workforce. 12 Reasons to choose 2FA for Windows using UserLock 1) Deploy 2FA alongside Active Directory:- Simple to implement and intuitive to

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  • IT Security in higher education – spotting the attacker

    • April 22, 2018
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    • Category: IT Security
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    It’s already a given that spotting an attacker is difficult in IT Security – they use compromised credentials to access any and all data available to that account. This means that the attacker is simply accessing whatever data the user was already given access to. So, how are you supposed to spot inappropriate access when

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  • Managing access to personal data for GDPR compliance

    • April 4, 2018
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    • Category: IT Security
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    The European Union is touting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. From the 25th May 2018, all businesses that process and control personal data within the EU will need to comply with the GDPR or face massive fines. Non-compliance will either result in

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  • Overcoming Security Risk in Active Directory SSO

    • February 20, 2018
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    • Category: IT Security
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    Working in IT is a constant battle to find the perfect balance of security and productivity. This is no better personified than in the need for Active Directory (AD) users to access multiple systems through the use of Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms. SSO solutions eliminate the need for users to remember a unique, complex password

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  • Active Directory logon control: 8 ways AD fails IT

    • January 27, 2018
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    • Category: IT Security
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    Active Directory (AD) is more than just a repository of IDs and passwords; it’s the center of just about every bit of security in your network. Going beyond the rudimentary managing of permissions, AD establishes policies and controls over what privileges accounts have, and how those accounts can be used. But when it comes to

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  • Key Indicators of Compromise

    • January 5, 2018
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    • Category: IT Security
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    Organizations today live in a world where the threat of compromise is ever-present, ever-changing, and ever-growing. Never before in the history of IT has there been so much focus on the need for security and indicators of compromise – so much so, that it’s become an integral criteria when vetting, discussing, or choosing new solutions,

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  • Access security and concurrent login control for networks

    • November 23, 2017
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    • Category: IT Security
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    Powerful protection for all Windows Active Directory domain logins, even when credentials are compromised. UserLock helps administrators to manage and secure login control for every user, without obstructing employees or frustrating IT. UserLock limits concurrent logins, restricts access, monitors, alerts and reports on session activity throughout the corporate Windows network. UserLock centralizes & audits all

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