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SMS Or an Authenticator App – Which One Is More Secure?

In the world that we live in today, simply using a password is not enough.  Although it has been the most widely used mechanism for authentication, it suffers from many flaws that the Cyberattacker can take advantage of quite easily.  Thus, many businesses today are now requiring their employees and contractors to submit through ...

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Understanding Azure Recovery Service Vaults (RSVs) : Ensuring Secure and Reliable Backup Solutions By Tulasi Nakka

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding data is paramount. Azure Recovery Services Vaults (RSVs) play a crucial role in protecting sensitive information and ensuring business continuity. This blog will explore what Recovery Services Vaults are, the different types available, essential settings to configure, and key results to monitor for optimal backup management. What Are Recovery Service Vaults ...

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A Review of The Public Key Infrastructure

As digital assets become even more interconnected with each other, the need to make sure that any information and data that is transmitted to and through them are difficult to intercept by the Cyberattacker. One area that is being used quite heavily in this regard is known as Encryption and is a branch of Cryptography.  This ...

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Enhancing Device Security with Guard+: A Comprehensive Overview of Policy Configurations

By Tulasi Nakka Introduction In today's increasingly complex digital landscape, organizations must adopt security measures to safeguard their systems and data. Device configuration policies play a pivotal role in maintaining secure and compliant environments, particularly by setting baseline configurations for endpoints such as Windows and iOS devices. These policies ensure that security configurations, such as antivirus scanning, ...

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An Introduction To The DMARC

Email Security Protocol When compared to the late 90’s when the first major Phishing attack occurred on AOL, there are many tools and mechanisms that are now available at your disposal to keep suspicious email from reaching into your inbox.  Although M365 and Microsoft Azure offer a plethora of offerings, there is yet another one which ...

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Ensuring Email Deliverability

In a recent article, we examined some of the key issues that are involved with sending bulk emails to your prospects and customers.  Probably one of the worst consequences you can face is that of being completely blacklisted, where your domain is no longer accessible to the outside world. In this article, we look at some ...

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Streamlining Endpoint Security: Mastering Software Inventory on Your Devices

by Tulasi Nakka In today’s digital landscape, it’s crucial to maintain visibility over the software installed across an organization’s devices to ensure security and compliance. The challenge lies in the vast amount of data and the limited tools available for analysis. Guard+ was developed as a tool for Managers and senior security analysts to provide a ...

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Are Business Premium Licenses Adequate for Security?

When it comes to selecting the right Microsoft 365 license for your business, understanding the security features and limitations of each option is crucial. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is designed for small to medium-sized businesses, while the Enterprise E3 and E5 licenses cater to larger organizations with more complex needs. Let's break down the key ...

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Maximizing Security with MFA: What Your Sign In Reports Reveal

By: Tulasi Nakka Introduction In today's digital age, robust security is more crucial than ever, with cyber threats growing increasingly sophisticated. One of the most effective ways to protect sensitive data is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification. This article explores the importance of MFA in modern ...

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The World’s Largest Cybersecurity Breach

In the wee hours of Friday morning, July 19th, the world succumbed to what is now possibly  the world’s largest security breach.  In fact, it is deemed to be even larger than that of the Solar Winds Attack, in which thousands of individuals and businesses were impacted.  But with this one that happened today, countries ...

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