The HITRUST CSF clarifies guidelines on security standards for the healthcare industry with specific feature recommendations where the password management system is concerned. Read More
Specops introduces real-time password blacklisting
The release of Specops uReset 8.0 introduces compatibility with the Specops Password Blacklist service, enabling real-time feedback if a new password appears on the blacklist. Read More
Specops secures O365 password resets with MFA
Stockholm, Sweden – November 14, 2018. Specops Software announced today a new release of Specops Authentication for Office 365 (O365). The release introduces self-service password reset functionality by using the common dynamic multi-factor authentication (MFA) engine. The release also introduces... Read More
Protecting your business beyond Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber security should always be top of mind for businesses, October is a friendly reminder to take inventory of vulnerabilities, and stay prepared all year round. Read More
How and why the NHS should transform password policy for greater security
The password policy guidance from the NHS doesn't stand a chance against today's attacks. With a single breach opening the door to other systems, the NHS needs to stop users from using vulnerable passwords. Read More
Why you should consider cyber insurance
As security breaches continue to grow, businesses should operate under the assumption that they will be breached. A cyber insurance policy protects businesses against the costs associated with law suits, investigations, and downtime. Read More
Cyber security stories that will scare you into action
We live in a scary world of cybercrime. In celebration of Cyber Security Awareness Month and Halloween (of course), we are sharing tales of IT security gone wrong. Read More
Troubleshooting user account permissions – AdminSDHolder
Specops Password Reset, uReset, and Specops Authentication all use low privilege service accounts in Active Directory. When you add an OU or OUs to your management scope, we delegate extremely granular permissions for our service account to the user... Read More
Windows 10 As a Service Imaging (WaaS) with Specops Deploy
Windows 10 Operating Systems have changed and so have the strategic options available to deploy and maintain the operating system in the Enterprise. Imaging has traditionally been used to apply an operating system with a consistent look and feel.... Read More
Pattern-based passwords are not secure – here is how you can block them
Password complexity is believed to increase security, but it can also motivate predictable password patterns. Passwords inspired by adjacent key movements, such as "qwerty" are extremely vulnerable. Read More