Security questions have been around almost as long as the Internet and passwords. They are inherently weak and recently both Gartner and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) have drawn a hard line in the sand concerning them.... Read More
Secure privileged accounts and keep business secrets where they belong
What did the breaches at Target, JPMorgan Chase, and Anthem have in common? They stemmed from a violation of privileged access. Those with privileged access own the proverbial keys to the kingdom – elevated permissions, and access to sensitive... Read More
Press release: Specops uReset Increases Privileged User Security
New security features limit security risk associated with administrator and helpdesk accounts by tightening access Login multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrators and helpdesk users Granular, delegated helpdesk access permissions Stockholm, <August 17, 2016> – Specops Software announced today a... Read More
Resetting password? Just put your finger on it
It’s no secret that people hate passwords. Organizations often require passwords to be at least eight characters long and include lowercase letters, uppercase letters, number and special characters. While these complexity requirements barely make passwords secure, they are enough... Read More
Press release: Specops uReset Takes Mobile Multi-Factor Authentication to the Next Level
New authentication capabilities in Specops uReset use mobility to ensure flexible multi-factor authentication when it’s needed. Support for Duo Security, Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator New fingerprint authentication support: Android 6.0 and Apple Touch ID fingerprint recognition technology Helpdesk... Read More
Helpdesk password reset best practices
If your organization is currently using a self-service password reset solution, it is critical that the helpdesk staff who manage the system, and assist users, consistently follow best practices. This post will provide tips for reducing password-related calls to... Read More
Press release: New Version of Specops uReset Advances End-User Adoption Features
New enrollment features address number one self-service password reset solution challenge Forced enrollment capabilities introduced New user based reporting shows who has enrolled Allows IT administrators to target the right users with the right actions Stockholm – February 3,... Read More
Why is password reset a security loophole?
Authentication is a process of validating the identity of a user that is trying to gain access to an application or system. While many companies have taken the steps to implement strong authentication, they don’t always require users to... Read More
Social engineering warning: watch out for that password reset call
Fake password reset calls are the new hack Service desk staff are trained to help users with password related issues gain access to their account. This makes them popular targets for hackers. According to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach... Read More
Turn mobiles into high-trust devices
Passwords have well-known drawbacks for user authentication. They are hard to remember and easy to hack. Organizations are increasingly adopting two-factor or multi-factor authentication to strengthen passwords and safeguard online information. The high-trust device in your pocket It the... Read More