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We know that taking care of the security of our passwords is a must. In addition, knowing the main forms of attack can make the difference when it comes to creating access keys. Password managers can keep all your passwords used on the Internet in one place. They are very useful. With that been said, in February 2019 a group of Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) reported that some of the most popular password managers on Windows 10 have some vulnerabilities that could be exploited to steal identity information. The risks of having some vital data exposed have increased, leaving companies more concerned about their digital security. Thus, the need to implement an effective password management policy has become a priority. Why do Companies need Corporate Password Policy? Most hacking violations are made from legitimate corporate passwords that are considered weak. Ransomware data hijacking was one of the most frequent attacks in the last two years. Cases such as these reinfo...

What is BYOD? BYOD or bring your own device is an attractive business model as it increases productivity and allows for greater flexibility and also has a consequential impact on the traditional IT framework. Workforce mobility, where personal devices are interfacing with corporate data has caused a shift in IT consumerisation. BYOD advantages and disadvantages Despite the flexibility that BYOD provides us with, creating numerous benefits for employees; it has also put notable pressure on organizations. The hardest hit is medium and small enterprises who don’t have the knowledge and in-house resources to mitigate the challenges. With data security being a top-notch concern for CEOs, ensuring your employees’ data is secure, is of prime importance. Although BYOD is a good practice to follow, given its advantages, there are many BYOD security challenges associated with it. Security at stake:  A company’s IT department will not have control over employees updating their de...

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) adoption still being a problem for some companies, as they face major issues for providing the stimuli and infrastructure necessary to increase the propagation of IoT. Below are the key challenges prevent the widespread adoption of IoT solutions:- Security:  Security challenges for IIoT are the large concern as breaches can cause damage to both individual and organisation financially and operationally. The lack of comprehensive   cybersecurity  solutions makes them open to risks associated with It convergence and insider threats. Hence, IIoT implementation will be resisted until an organisation has a solid security feature. Lack of Standards:  With missing standards, product design may fail leading to disruptive execution leading to a delay in product development. The main cause behind this is the cost constraint generating problems related to managing and configuring IoT devices. Regulatory Requirement:  Addressing t...

IT Security is also known as cybersecurity is referred to as protection of devices, programs, networks and data from damage, attack or unauthorised access. The year 2018 has seen an inflexion point in terms of IT security. A new model of IT security has taken shape which is more comprehensive with network operations and has offered greater value to trade-offs and enterprises. https://www.wisdomplexus.com/blogs/2018-year-change-it-security/ Few security trends have evolved this year, and enterprises that are keeping pace with the evolving threats can adequately protect and manage their data from malicious attacks. Prioritise Cloud Security:  The cloud acts as a backbone in today’s IT security management. A huge percentage of revenue is being spent on cloud computing. Yet some enterprises have users whose accounts have been attacked. IT teams are trying their best to deliver highly effective security methods in this dynamically changing and on-demand environment. Satisf...