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Phishing Statistics: What Every Business Needs to Know
Phishing attacks are on the rise, and they’re more sophisticated than ever. The reason these types of attacks are on the rise is because they’re extremely profitable for perpetrators. And with the average cost of a phishing attack costing a mid-size company $1.6 million, it can be a death blow for businesses that don’t put […]
Dashlane Isn’t Impacted by the Reported Ad Tracker Vulnerability
Earlier this week, news surfaced about browser-based attacks on password managers via an ad tracker vulnerability that collects data from hidden fields. Is Dashlane impacted? No. If you use Dashlane, which is designed with security as a core tenet, then this news shouldn’t worry you. If you use your browser to store your passwords and personal […]
Meltdown and Spectre: What you Need to Know to Stay Safe
Two critical security flaws were found, named “Meltdown” and “Spectre” which affect virtually all processors on the market. Nicole Perlroth, a New York Times cybersecurity writer, does a tremendous job of explaining the security flaws in this article. You can additionally read her Twitter thread below if you prefer. https://twitter.com/nicoleperlroth/status/948684376249962496 Essentially, this breaks down to […]
What’s the Best Password Manager for Your Business? Ask a U.S. Bank (Part II)
What’s the best password manager for your business? In Part I, a U.S. bank laid out the blueprint for those wondering whether their business needs a password manager. They were able to (1) recognize that employee passwords were the weakest link in their security, (2) identify the problem — that employees were reusing passwords and […]
Why Does Your Business Need a Password Manager? Ask a U.S. Bank (Part I)
Why does your business need a password manager? A password manager is the best way to help your business: Eliminate password reuse Improve employee security behavior, and Protect access to accounts containing sensitive company and customer information A U.S. bank has had tremendous success using our business password manager to not only curb reuse, but […]
PAM vs SSO vs Password Manager: Which is Best for Your Business?
Whether you’re seeking a PAM (Privileged Access Management), SSO (Single Sign-On), or password management solution for your business, read this short guide to ensure you understand the underlying value of each tool and how each serves a particular role in your organization’s IAM (Identity and Access Management) strategy. For a security-conscious business seeking IAM solutions, […]
How a Password Manager Helps Prevent a Data Breach
A business password manager is the best first line of defense against a data breach. By encouraging and enabling employees to change their poor security and password behavior, a password manager minimizes your organization’s attack surface and strengthens one of your biggest vulnerabilities. After all, your security is only as strong as your employee’s weakest […]
Cyber Security Awareness Training: How to Improve Employee Behavior
Employees are your first line of defense. Unfortunately, they’re also the weakest link in your network security. It’s your job to improve your first line of defense by educating employees via cybersecurity awareness training. According to the 2018 Insider Threat Report, the most common culprit of insider threat is accidental exposure by employees. The top […]
Insider Threat 2018 Report: Is Your Business Vulnerable to an Insider Threat?
Crowd Research Partners, in association with Dashlane, recently published their annual Insider Threat Report. The results are dramatic — 90% of organizations are vulnerable to insider threats, and over 50% have experienced an insider attack in the past year. The Insider Threat Report is based on a robust online survey completed by 472 cybersecurity professionals, […]
2018 Cybersecurity Forecast: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Hackers Breach Your Business Passwords
81% of data breaches leverage a stolen or weak password. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are making it easier for criminals to identify these passwords quickly, putting your business at risk. Up until recently, many businesses have been able to prevent traditional “brute force” attacks by detecting and rejecting them. But artificial intelligence and machine learning technology […]
Data Breach Statistics 2018 Forecast: Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to your business experiencing a data breach, the question is more when than if. [What were 2018’s biggest data breaches? We listed the top 20 here.] More than 50% of U.S. businesses experienced a cyber attack in the past year. The statistical trends suggest that companies of all sizes will continue to struggle […]
2018 Cybersecurity Forecast: How To Protect Your Business From a Data Breach in 3 Simple, Inexpensive Steps
Data breaches are on the rise going into 2018, and they are wreaking havoc on businesses across the globe. There are three simple, inexpensive steps you can take towards protecting your business from data breaches: Conduct an Internal Security Audit Increase Employee Security Awareness Invest in a Password Manager to Encourage and Enable Employee Behavior […]