Identity verification must consider the level of access being granted, the type of data being accessed, and the action being performed. Read More
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Fix: A required device isn’t connected or can’t be accessed
We have had a few support calls where customers using Specops Deploy OS are running into trouble while PXE booting computers for installation. The error message is as follows and it appears shortly after Windows PE starts to load.... Read More
Sync passwords between Active Directory domains
There are many reasons why you might want to sync a password between two Active Directory (AD) domains. We commonly see requests from customers who are looking at migrating their users from one domain to another. This could be... Read More
Passwords are the biggest threat to GDPR compliance
Data protection authorities have imposed their first GDPR fine in Germany after a local chat service exposed 330,000 credentials. What will be the consequence of the Collections leak that impacts 2.4 billion usernames & passwords? Read More
How to stop O365 phishing attacks
O365 phishing attacks are are easy - just trick the recipient into giving up their password on a fake login page. Requiring users to authenticate with additional factors is the best way to stop the attack. Read More
Specops uReset and GDPR compliance
With the introduction of Specops uReset (version 8.1 or later) in the Microsoft EU data center, organizations can now choose which instance of Specops uReset they want to use. Specops uReset is a hybrid password reset solution. The cloud... Read More
Best practice tips for your password policy
Many organizations have yet to craft an effective password policy - the policy says one thing, but something very different is taking place on the network. Is your current approach to passwords adequate? Read More
Specops Password Policy wins Gold Award from TechGenix
TechGenix recently published a review on the latest version of Specops Password Policy. The review was written by Microsoft MVP Brien Posey, and the result was another Gold Award for the software. Read More
Specops Authentication for O365 receives Gold Award rating
TechGenix recently published a product review on Specops Authentication for O365. Nuno Mota, Microsoft Exchange MVP, tested the solution. Based on testing results, the product received a Gold Award. Read More
Protecting your organization from the “Collection #1” leak
The Collection #1 data set includes more than 1 billion unique combinations of email addresses and passwords. The latest addition to Specops Breached Password Protection includes more than 21 million passwords from the leak. Read More