https://specopssoft.com/knowledge-base/specops-ureset-8/you-cannot-enroll-for-this-service/ ... uReset users may report the following message appears when attempting to reset their password: You cannot enroll for this service No Policy has been configured for you for this service. This message indicates that uReset is set to Group Policy mode and that the user is not affected by a GPO tagged for uReset. Identify......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/biggest-leak-added-breached-password-protection/ ... STOCKHOLM – Today, Specops Software announced the addition of the latest HaveIBeenPwned (HIBP) password list update, v7, to its Breached Password Protection database. Over 226 million passwords from over 23,000 hacked databases are in HIBP v7, a collection of databases attributed to the now defunct data breach index site, Cit0Day. “This Cit0Day password set really......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/active-directory-password-hash/ ... We hear a lot of discussion around passwords when it comes to security best practices. Passwords are generally associated with all aspects of securing technology systems. In most environments, passwords are secured using a password hash. Password hashes can impact how vulnerable an organization’s passwords are to an attacker or in a data leak that......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/sspr-registration-guide/ ... The benefits of using a self-service password reset (SSPR) solution can be quantified by the number of reduced password-related calls to the IT service desk. For many organizations, this means significant cost savings. Gartner Research estimates that each password reset call can cost anywhere between $15-$70. Beyond cost reduction, other benefits include improved operational efficiency,......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/find-ad-accounts-using-password-not-required-blank-password/ ... The landscape of passwords across an Active Directory environment can certainly be varied. Even with password policies in place there is still the potential for risky passwords assigned to user accounts in the environment. One such dangerous type of “password” is a blank password. An Active Directory user account configured with password-not-required or blank password......
https://specopssoft.com/knowledge-base/specops-password-reset/verify-specops-password-reset-license-usage/ ... This article will review how Specops Password Reset affected/subscription licenses are consumed. Both affected (perpetual) and subscription licenses use the same model to count licenses — the count is based on the number of enabled Active Directory user accounts that have a Specops Password Reset GPO applied to them in Active Directory. Check Current License......
https://specopssoft.com/knowledge-base/specops-password-policy/verify-specops-password-policy-license-usage/ ... This article will review how Specops Password Policy affected/subscription licenses are consumed. Both affected (perpetual) and subscription licenses use the same model to count licenses — the count is based on the number of enabled Active Directory user accounts that have a Specops Password Policy GPO applied to them in Active Directory. Check Current License......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/survey-why-smes-decreasing-investment-in-cyber-security/ ... With recent industry research revealing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are decreasing their investment in cyber security, we wanted to understand why – particularly in a digital age where we are increasingly dependent on technology. In a bid to uncover the true reasons behind this lack of investment compared to previous years, we surveyed......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/36m-lost-to-fraud-cyber-crime-2020/ ... In 2019, an estimated 1.92 billion people purchased goods or services online – and that number is growing year-on-year. However, those shopping online must be wary when making any online purchases, as our latest research has found that £36,262,000 has been lost to fraud and cyber crime in 2020 so far. Eager to support individuals in......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/specops-supports-pingid-to-secure-password-resets/ ... Stockholm, November 17, 2020 – Specops Software released an update to its Specops Authentication platform today. The platform secures password resets, password changes, and encryption key recovery with multi-factor authentication (MFA). The introduction of PingID authentication advances security for these high-risk activities. Organizations currently using PingID can now extend the ROI of their existing investment.......
https://specopssoft.com/blog/holidays-most-likely-found-in-passwords/ ... STOCKHOLM – Holidays are often a joyous time of year and new data seems to indicate people like to celebrate with their passwords. Today, Specops Software released an update to the Breached Password Protection list and a recent analysis of holiday-related compromised passwords. “With the winter holidays right around the corner, we asked our research......
