Password-Self-Service Security What is Password Synchronization? May 26, 2015 by Lee Painter Passwords. Sometimes it’s the only important attribute that stands between your important data, information and a hacker. We’re told time and time again that we need stronger and robust passwords as this will prevent cyber-attacks, and yet we continue to use easily guessed passwords (though we’re getting better). Edward Snowden exposed the NSA for questionable […] Read more » accessing data active directory user self service authentication microsoft self service password reset online security passphase password concerns password management password policy password reset active directory password reset software password self service password solutions password Synchronization self service applications self service password reset self service password reset active directory SSL VPN stronger password windows self service password reset
Security Cyber Security is an Important Factor for Businesses May 11, 2015 by Lee Painter We’ve reached the middle of the year where businesses have begun to take their data security more seriously. A reason to this can be the increased number of attacks taking place. A recent report done by Cisco outlines that employees are still an easy target when it comes to cyber-attacks and protecting data. A leading […] Read more » Access Manager active directory user self service cyber security IT admins microsoft self service password reset online security password reset active directory password reset software password self service prevent cyberattacks self service applications self service password reset self service password reset active directory SSL VPN windows self service password reset
Security Uncategorized Identity Theft on the Rise for Businesses and Consumers November 11, 2014 by Lee Painter The latest news in regards to businesses being hacked, with millions of consumer data being stolen in each case, consumers have made the threat of identity theft their number one concern as we end 2014 and head into 2015. What’s worse, 2014 was the second year in a row in which identity theft has affected millions […] Read more » identity theft online security
News Security Tech Alert Uncategorized The Shellshock Q&A October 1, 2014 by Lee Painter What is Shellshock? The ‘Bash bug’, most commonly known as Shellshock is typically located within the command-line shell that is used within many Mac, Linux and UNIX operating systems, which can leave websites and devices powered by these operating systems open to risk. How does it work? Bash supports the export of not just shell […] Read more » online security password self service security
News Security Tech Alert Uncategorized The Shellshock Q&A October 1, 2014 by Lee Painter What is Shellshock? The ‘Bash bug’, most commonly known as Shellshock is typically located within the command-line shell that is used within many Mac, Linux and UNIX operating systems, which can leave websites and devices powered by these operating systems open to risk. How does it work? Bash supports the export of not just shell […] Read more » online security password self service security
News Has the 5 million Gmail password hack affected you? September 11, 2014 by Lee Painter On Wednesday, many technology websites and blogs broke the news that hackers leaked around 5 million stolen Gmail account details to a Russian Bitcoin forum. This follows similar leaks of account data from popular Russian web services, so is there room to be concerned? Understandably, this has caused huge outrage and worry amongst users of […] Read more » hack hacking online security password security
K-12 Uncategorized The Impact of BYOD on Data Security in Schools August 4, 2014 by Lee Painter Schools are now more than ever before in possession of a huge amount of personal and sensitive data about both staff and students. This can include data such as exam results or private medical information. Therefore, the importance of securing this data within school IT systems goes without saying; it becomes increasingly critical because many […] Read more » BYOD edtech education higher ed k-12 online security schools security security education staff
Security Uncategorized The Importance of Password Management for SME’s July 28, 2014 by Lee Painter In a business environment that is dynamic, constantly evolving and ladled with threats, it is important to ensure all data is kept secure through using some form of password management. Recent, market research has stated that over the next 4-5 years, this requirement for password management is only set to increase because the need to […] Read more » online security password password management password policy password self service security
Security Security and Staff – What’s the Connection? July 24, 2014 by Lee Painter In a business environment where security is paramount, online security is so very important. In generations before now, the only real worry about online security was virus infections, however now we’re having to face a plethora of issues including phishing, identity theft, spyware and the list goes on. Additionally, we have to think about internal […] Read more » online security password security security education staff