As more organizations adopt cloud-first or hybrid IT strategies, identity and access management (IAM) has taken on a new level of complexity. According to a recent report from Flexera, 89% of enterprises now use a multi-cloud strategy, with many maintaining a combination of public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises environments. As well as changing where... The post How to secure hybrid cloud environments: Best practices for cloud password security appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software
The phrase ‘spray and pray’ likely came from the military, used to describe inaccurately firing automatic weapons in the hope that one shot eventually found its mark. It’s now used to describe any scenario where a strategy relies on the sheer number of attempts overcoming any flaws in accuracy or skill. When it comes to... The post Password spraying: Attack guide and prevention tips appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software
The phrase ‘spray and pray’ likely came from the military, used to describe inaccurately firing automatic weapons in the hope that one shot eventually found its mark. It’s now used to describe any scenario where a strategy relies on the sheer number of attempts overcoming any flaws in accuracy or skill. When it comes to... The post Password spraying: Attack guide and prevention tips appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software - Password Security Tools for Active Directory
Cyberattacks are evolving rapidly. As technology advances, so do the tools and techniques used by hackers, from AI-driven phishing schemes to highly targeted ransomware attacks. But despite this increasing sophistication, many successful breaches still rely on something shockingly simple: default passwords. According to a recent IBM report, 86% of people have never changed the admin... The post The risk of default passwords: What they are & how to stay safe appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software - Password Security Tools for Active Directory
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