Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

We covered differentiating user authentication methods , Duo enrollment and self-remediation and Duo Admin Dashboard and Device Insight so far. Follow the steps on-screen set a password for your Duo administrator account. Set a backup phone number to your Duo administrator account.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Data Security: Airtight Backup If you don’t have a robust Data Loss Protection (DLP) plan, all your security strategy will fall apart. What you should remember when implementing your backup plan is that backups are not ransomware-proof by default.

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Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The primary job of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is to exercise continuous diligence in reducing risk, within the risk appetite and risk tolerance of the organization, so that the likelihood of a boom is low, and the corresponding magnitude of harm is limited. Some “Left of Boom” Processes. Frameworks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In particular, local governments looking to be eligible for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program must include these best practices in their cybersecurity plan: Multi-factor authentication (MFA). Prohibit use of known/fixed/default passwords and credentials. Enhanced logging. Data encryption for data at rest and in transit.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. In our Dec. “We were doing the right things, just not fast enough.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). In addition, make it easy to report security concerns (phishing, data leaks, social engineering , password compromise, etc.). Educate employees. Your employees can be your first line of defense or your weakest link.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management.

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