Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
Password! Bear with me, this is not a regular cyber security article – although it does depend on the password. As with all the “Because It’s Friday” articles – it will ease you into the weekend. Password Rules We have all had password frustrations. You think you have put in …
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Windows Hello, the biometric/PIN authentication and access tool, that ships with the latest versions of Windows installed on suitable hardware is expanding its supported operations. Windows 11 is getting a built-in passkey manager for Windows Hello (bleepingcomputer.com) A new passkey manager will enable the PIN or biometric sensors in your …
When LastPass reset their MFA security they locked their clients out as well as the threat actors. LastPass users furious after being locked out due to MFA resets (bleepingcomputer.com) Your takeaway LastPass is a good way to keep your passwords secure – but you are giving LastPass or other password …
Authentication, Authorisation and Accountability. This is the first part of a three-part series looking at the basics of the cyber security principle of “AAA”. Today we will start with Authentication It seems the easiest of principles. Everyone needs a username and password (credentials) to access any of your organisation’s systems. …
…it does not leak your master password any more! I have had a lot to say on the storage of your highly sensitive passwords – use an online bank if you must but also realise they are not perfect: KeePass v2.54 fixes bug that leaked cleartext master password (bleepingcomputer.com) I …
