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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 […]
5 Steps to Check ‘Secure My Passwords’ Off Your Resolution List
With each coming year, we make a list of overwhelming resolutions but tend to skip the part where we map out a feasible strategy to get there. If you want a clean security slate, much like 6-pack abs, it won’t happen overnight. If perfect password health isn’t one of your resolutions, you should reconsider given […]
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 […]
Forgot Your Password? Introducing Zero-Knowledge Account Recovery for Dashlane Business
With Dashlane Business, users only need to remember one password, their Master Password. For security, it should be strong and unique. We don’t have access to it or their data. Ever. So, what happens if users forget their password? Today, we’re introducing Account Recovery: a patent-pending solution for Dashlane Business users to reset their Master […]
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 […]
Year of the Hack (Again)
2017 can easily be called the year of the hack. From HBO and Equifax, to the Pentagon and the Republican Party, it seems like no organizations were immune to cybersecurity woes this year. However, the same can be said about 2016. What gives? Common sense says that the digital world is moving too fast for […]
How Dashlane Uses Continuous Delivery to Release Better and Faster
Achieving faster and more reliable releases is the goal of all CTOs and Engineering Teams. We want to keep up with the pace of business and shorten time-to-market to offer more value to our users. Continuous Delivery, as promoted by Jez Humble and David Farley, is one of the paths to achieving that objective. There are […]
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 […]