Nearly every organization, large or small has to deal with the problem of users occasionally forgetting their passwords. Historically, a forgotten password has meant placing a phone call to the helpdesk. However, this tends to be a very poor... Read More
How to give local admin rights (on a specific machine only) to a domain user
We live in a time where users are working remotely more than ever. This throws IT departments a lot of challenges with regards to support, particularly when it comes to doing it securely. This security challenge has been exacerbated... Read More
How do remote workers connect to your organization’s network?
As COVID-19 drives organizations to remote work, IT admins must suddenly increase the number of remote users they’re supporting. Not only do they need to ensure that these users have what they need to work efficiently, but they also need... Read More
Remote workforce makes organizations more vulnerable to password attacks
With remote working exponentially growing as companies respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, password security has become more important than ever. Specops Software announced today the latest updates to the Password Blacklist, a solution to continuously check if an account... Read More
Specops Authentication now supports Okta Verify
Stockholm, March, 25, 2020 – Specops Software released the latest version of its Specops Authentication platform. The platform secures self-service password reset, password change, and encryption key recovery with multi-factor authentication (MFA). The introduction of the Okta Verify authentication... Read More
New data unlocked in Specops Password Auditor
Stockholm, March 24, 2020 – Specops Software released today the latest version of Specops Password Auditor, a free tool that system administrators can use to scan their Active Directory for password-related security vulnerabilities. This latest release unlocks previously hidden... Read More
New job creation from foreign investment in the UK 2020
Foreign Investment in UK Foreign investment in the UK is very important for the performance, growth and success of various economic variables. This being especially true for employment. With Brexit causing a lot of economic and political uncertainty, it... Read More
OS deployment for remote scenarios
Do you need to deploy operating systems and applications to new devices? If you have purchased equipment to support a remote workforce, Specops Deploy will enable zero touch deployment, and reduce your deployment time. This blog will explain how you can enable a remote... Read More
Specops Software Coronavirus Business Continuity Plans
At Specops Software we are committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and ensuring business continuity in light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are confident that the Coronavirus will not significantly impact the support... Read More
The NCSC revises Cyber Essentials but keeps its password guidance
The NCSC recently announced revisions to the Cyber Essentials scheme, including annual expirations on certificates. Yet, there are no plans to update technical controls, such as the password policy requirements. What does this mean for your organisation? Read More