Of all the access security recommendations you come across, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is arguably the most consistent. And there’s good reason many best practice recommendations and compliance frameworks now place MFA at the top of the list of security... Read More
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Keep MFA running during identity service disruptions
Specops Authentication is the MFA platform that secures password resets, and encryption key recoveries via self-service, and/or at the IT service desk. One of the unique features in the Specops Authentication platform is the flexible MFA. This feature keeps... Read More
Specops Authentication Releases: 2022 Highlights
Specops Authentication is our platform that secures self-service key recovery and password resets, changes and account unlocks with multi-factor authentication (MFA), via self-service and/or at the IT service desk. The platform powers products like Specops uReset, Specops Secure Service Desk and Specops Key... Read More
Authentication service outage or compromise? How to keep your business running
User authentication services for MFA impact many systems running in businesses today. But what happens when that authentication service is down or no longer reliable? Planning for the potential pitfalls and challenges in authentication means that your organization won’t... Read More
NIST MFA guidelines: Make sure you’re compliant
End-user passwords are often the weakest link in IT security, providing the path of least resistance for an attacker looking to penetrate business systems. Users commonly choose easy to remember, and consequently, easy to compromise passwords. According to Verizon’s... Read More
Zero to hero: How zero-trust models protect against cyber-attacks
Perimeter-based security models were built for a world where corporate networks had clear boundaries—but that world no longer exists. Modern enterprises operate in hybrid environments with cloud services, remote workforces, and third-party integrations, creating countless entry points for attackers.... Read More
How to enforce password complexity in O365?
As organizations move data to the cloud, strong password policies have never been more important. Here is how to use the on-premises Active Directory to enforce password complexity in O365. Read More
CJIS Password Policy Requirements
The Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) is a division of the FBI that provides a number of tools and services to law enforcement agencies around the country. Through systems like the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Integrated Automated... Read More
Specops Authentication enrollment data in Active Directory
The Specops Authentication cloud platform is unique in that user data is stored in the customer’s on-prem Active Directory database. Usernames, passwords, and enrollment data/proofs for the various Identity Services provided by Specops Authentication are stored in the customer’s... Read More
Secure identity verification best practices
Identity verification must consider the level of access being granted, the type of data being accessed, and the action being performed. Read More