Since Active Directory is usually the central identity and access management solution in the enterprise datacenter, losing access to it can cause major issues. “Many businesses are also synchronizing it with cloud directories as part of a hybrid configuration. Recovering Active Directory and deleted objects is an important part of an overall disaster recovery strategy.” Read to how to recover a deleted Active Directory account step-by-step: https://hubs.ly/Q02RhHD80 #cybersecurity #activedirectory #microsoft #passwordsecurity
Specops Software - an Outpost24 company
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Enterprise Password Management and Authentication Solutions.
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Specops Software is the leading provider of enterprise password management and authentication solutions. Specops protects your business data by blocking weak passwords and securing user authentication. With a complete portfolio of solutions natively integrated with Active Directory, Specops ensures sensitive data is stored on-premises and in your control. Specops Software was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with additional offices in the US, Canada, France, Germany and the UK.
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- Dator- och nätverkssäkerhet
- Företagsstorlek
- 51–200 anställda
- Huvudkontor
- Stockholm
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- Privatägt företag
- Grundat
- 2001
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- Password Management, Active Directory, Group Policy Extensions, Operating System Deployment Solutions, Application Deployment Solutions, Password Security, Password Policy, Authentication, Identity and Access Management och cyber security
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Increasing cyberthreats and evolving compliance standards have created an even greater demand for reliable and secure authentication methods and data protection that preserves unbroken productivity for both in-office and remote teams. Join the webinar next week with The Hacker News as co-hosts James Azar, CISO and Darren James, Sr. Product Manager at Specops Software - an Outpost24 company provide insights into the evolving landscape of password security and authentication. Key Take- Aways: 1. A streamlined and user-friendly approach to securing access and the potential for enhanced security measures. 2. Potential challenges and security considerations that come with implementing a passwordless strategy. 3. Why passwords still play a crucial role in certain scenarios for organizations. 4. Understand how MFA serves as a critical layer of security, providing enhanced protection. 5. The continued relevance of passwords in the context of emerging passwordless technologies. Save your seat at the webinar: https://hubs.ly/Q02RhLfR0
Modernization of Authentication: Passwords vs Passwordless and MFA
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🔐 Breaking Down Barriers: Cracking Active Directory Passwords & Combating MFA Fatigue Securing sensitive information is paramount. However, even robust systems like Windows Active Directory can be vulnerable. By extracting password hashes from files such as ntds.dit, which stores critical data about user objects and groups, attackers can use tools like Hashcat to decrypt these hashes and access clear text credentials. Moreover, MFA fatigue is emerging as a significant threat. This technique involves bombarding a user with repeated multi-factor authentication requests. The goal? To wear them down until they inadvertently approve an access request, thus opening the door for attackers. @johnhammond shares more on cracking Active Directory passwords & MFA fatigue in his video. Watch it here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Rhclv0 #cybersecurity #passwords #mfa #fatigue #passwordcracking
Cracking Active Directory Passwords & MFA Fatigue
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Blocking breached passwords from being used in your Active Directory is essential to safeguarding your organization against attackers. Specops can block over 4 billion known breached passwords. But how do we build our list? 1. Publicly-available breached password lists from reputable sources such as Haveibeenpwned 2. Passwords from our real-time attack monitoring system that monitors live brute force attacks. Specops maintains a global honeypot system which collects passwords used in real attacks on the system’s endpoints 3. Malware-stolen data from our human-led Threat Intelligence team With the third point, the Threat Intelligence component, our team is consistently keeping a close eye on public platforms where this vital information is often exchanged, including underground forums and marketplaces on the dark web. Read to learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02R5kl30 #cybersecurity #threatintel #TI #passwordsecurity
How we use Threat Intelligence to find new breached passwords
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Are your VPN passwords truly secure? A recent investigation has revealed that over two million VPN passwords have been compromised by malware, posing serious risks to both personal and corporate security. Implications of Breached VPN Passwords: ⛔ Unauthorized access to corporate networks 💾 Potential data theft 💳 Financial fraud risks 🔓 Broader network compromises The research also coincides with the latest addition of over 193 million compromised passwords to the Specops Breached Password Protection service. See the data and learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q6tDj0 #cybersecurity #vpn #passwordsecurity #breachedpasswords
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What are the hidden costs associated with inadequate password policies? “Weak and compromised passwords are the easiest way for hackers to gain unauthorized access to an organization. Whether it’s through cracking a weak password or simply logging in with a known compromised password, this is the initial access hackers need to launch further attacks. They can escalate their privileges and accesses further, install ransomware or other malicious software, and leading to data breaches.” Check out the other ways passwords might be costing your organization and look at the simple changes that can lead to both significant long-term savings and enhanced security. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02PL5VD0 #cybersecurity #passwords #passwordsecurity #breachedpasswords
How much are weak passwords costing your organization?
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Is it time to ditch the 90-day password reset? Frequent changes can lead to weak passwords like Password1 ➡️ Password2, increasing security risks. Even strong passwords aren’t foolproof as attackers exploit reuse & breaches. Learn why 'never expire' might expose your business: https://lnkd.in/dAYKaBMc #CyberSecurity
Why 'Never Expire' Passwords Can Be a Risky Decision
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Utilizing one of the top VPN applications enhances the confidentiality and security of your online activities. However, what would happen if your VPN credentials were breached? TechRadar Pro shares “A NordVPN spokesperson also suggests that cybercriminals may have used so-called credential stuffing attacks to compromise VPN passwords. This type of attack takes advantage of the people's tendency to reuse the same password across different accounts, by trying to match previously leaked credentials with other services.” Read the article to learn more on the latest data from Specops of stolen VPN passwords: https://hubs.ly/Q02Qtpzk0 #cybersecurity #vpn #passwordsecurity
Over 2 million VPN passwords have been stolen – here's what you can do about it
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Using NTDS.dit and the SYSTEM data from Windows registry to find and crack domain user password hashes -- nothing fancy, impacket and hashcat, but with a slight twist of "multi-factor authentication" fatigue... and a subtle teaser for an upcoming CTF 👀 https://lnkd.in/g23Qe7hC Special thanks to Specops Software - an Outpost24 company for sponsoring this video! Protect your organization with stronger passwords, with Specops! Continuously scan & block over 4 billion passwords -- try it for free: https://jh.live/specops
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Having an Active Directory full of strong passwords should be a non-negotiable. Access the all new comprehensive guide on “How to Deploy a Password Policy in Active Directory”. The comprehensive guide help you look at the following as you plan your password policy: ✅ What unique requirements does your organization have? ⭐ Which guidelines/requirements are you trying to meet? 📝 How are you going to document your policy? 👩💻 How are you going to enforce the policy across your network? Also get key insights on setting up, deploying and communicating your new password policy. ⬇️ Download the how-to guide on setting up a custom and secure Password Policy in AD: https://hubs.ly/Q02QmDtN0 #cybersecurity #passwords #activedirectory #passwordsecurity #passwordpolicy