Most companies want to protect data at rest on devices that are susceptible to theft. This will ensure that the data is inaccessible even if the hard drive is removed and replaced in another machine. Yet, lost and stolen... Read More
Common mistakes with endpoint encryption
Endpoint encryption is one of the cornerstones to securing data but it can introduce new challenges which can result in costly mistakes. Encryption is the process of changing information to make it unreadable without a proper authentication key. Administrators... Read More
Survey reveals the UK business sectors most lacking in cyber security training
Even before the Coronavirus outbreak, cyber security has always been one of the most challenging issues for business owners to grapple with – large and small. As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s no wonder that recent stats allude... Read More
Specops Password Reset price
Do you need a self-service solution to enable employee password resets in Active Directory? You are likely familiar with the cost-savings, usability, and security benefits of our password reset solution, now you need to know how much it costs.... Read More
How to prevent authentication hacking attacks
Long gone are the days of traditional passwords to access devices or sensitive details, like a bank account. Over the years, features have evolved drastically allowing us to access our information using our fingerprint or face recognition. But for... Read More
These password breaches highlight the employee password reuse problem
Today, we’ve released the latest update to the Specops password list, a service that protects organizations from the use of known breached passwords in Active Directory. “Today’s update further supports our commitment to making the Specops Breached Password Protection... Read More
Specops introduces Secure Service Desk
Verify user identity at the service desk before unlocking accounts and resetting passwords. Secure Service Desk is a tool that can tell you if callers are who they say they are. Read More
Tech savvy millennials: How many tech terms do they know?
While Generation Z have been hailed masters in all things ‘technical’, can the same be said about millennials? With many of us working from home, many millennials they are now relying on electronic devices more than ever, but how... Read More
Impact and cost of ransomware attacks
FedEx reported a 300 million USD loss in the first quarter of 2017, largely attributed to the cost of disaster recovery and system downtimes in the face of attacks. With total costs associated with ransomware crippling businesses, understanding ransomware... Read More
Specops Password Policy comparison and price
In the market for a third-party password policy solution? If an audit has revealed poor password practices, you may look to Microsoft Fine-Grained Password Policy (FGPP) for additional flexibility over default domain password settings. Unfortunately, FGPP still lacks a... Read More