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A Guide to Secure Employee Onboarding in 2026
The service desk is facing increased threats in 2026. Learn how to secure employee onboarding from issues like social engineering. Read More
Zero Trust Network Access vs. VPN: Which is More Secure?
Discover the key security differences between ZTNA and VPN and which option offers stronger protections for today's hybrid workforce. Read More
What is Active Directory Cleanup?
Learn what Active Directory cleanup is, why it matters and how removing stale accounts and permissions strengthens identity security. Read More
When “Hi IT” Becomes a Breach: How to Defend Against AI-Driven Social Engineering
AI is making social engineering attacks more convincing than ever. Learn key defenses to reduce your organization's risk. Read More
Active Directory Password Protection: Why Continuous Breached Password Screening Matters
Learn how to strengthen Active Directory security by blocking compromised passwords, and align with NIST 800-63B standards. Read More
The Reset Gap: How Storm-2949 Weaponized Native Entra ID Features
Understand how Storm-2949 leveraged the Entra ID SSPR process to access an organization’s cloud resources. Read More
[New Research] Messi Beats Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup Password Breach Data Rankings
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, see how football influences password creation with this research from Specops. Read More
How Attackers Use mdxfind to Crack Passwords
Learn how attackers use mdxfind to uncover unknown or mixed hashing algorithms and make password cracking easier. Read More
IGN Twitch Hack: How Leaked Restream.io Credentials Hijacked a Major Media Channel
A white hat hacker used legitimate Restream.io credentials to hack IGN’s Twitch stream. Understand what happened with Specops analysis. Read More