The quickest way for hackers to gain access to sensitive corporate data is often also very easy, by having employees click on malicious emails and links. No wonder insider attacks are on the rise. For years, IT security experts have warned that ultimately it’s not a matter of “if” a cybersecurity breach will occur, but …
With Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business, Microsoft also offers services for Windows and the cloud that allow logging in without passwords. They are based on authentication apps and biometric devices, for example notebooks. With Windows Hello, Microsoft has long supported the possibility of authenticating oneself on notebooks or computers with special webcams, PINs …
In its new Entra product family, Microsoft is focusing on secure access to networked worlds. To this end, Entra includes identity and access management, cloud infrastructure entitlement management, and identity verification. According to a blog post by Joy Chik, corporate vice president of identity at Microsoft, Entra is intended to pursue a new, comprehensive understanding …
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Companies that rely on Microsoft 365 also receive basic mobile device management functions. These can be used for Android devices and also for iOS/iPadOS. In many cases, however, companies here rely on Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune features. Basic Mobility and Security enables the basic management of smartphones and tablets as part of the connection to Microsoft …
Homeoffice is a form of telework that can be performed as telecommuting or alternating telecommuting. The work is performed completely or partially from private premises. Contact with the company, colleagues, or customers takes place via telephone, e-mail, and other Internet services. The IT and communications equipment required is a telephone, PC or laptop, and an …
A new proposal for the e-Privacy Regulation (ePVO) shakes up the need for consent for cookies. But while cookie storage could get easier, browser vendors don’t want to support third-party cookies in the future. But it’s not really about cookies or no cookies, it’s about clear guidelines and informing those affected. Something is happening on …
A Trusted Execution Environment creates an isolated environment, sealed off from other applications and data, for the protected execution of applications or the storage of data that requires protection. The environment can be implemented on the main processor, a dedicated processor, or a special chip. Common application areas are smartphones. For example, in some devices, …
With Oxygen Forensic Detective, Oxygen Forensics delivers software that can be used to extract and analyze data from mobile devices, SIM cards, memory cards, drones, and IoT devices. With the solution, the manufacturer is primarily targeting investigators, intelligence agencies and companies. In the test lab, the forensics tool was able to show what it is …
The smartphone has become the constant companion of our modern society. That’s why it’s important not only to beware of fraud and hacking on the computer but also to include mobile devices such as cell phones. Unfortunately, smishing – phishing via SMS – is a growing trend. New trend: phishing via SMS Patrycja Tulinska, Managing …
The increasing number of services on the Internet also means an increasing number of login data. If you want to use a different password for each login, password managers like the free open source tool KeePass can help you keep track of everything. KeePass is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and mobile use under …
No user can remember complex passwords, but password management systems can easily accommodate many combinations of any letters, numbers, and special characters. Password managers for managing access data and passwords are therefore an important security measure in the online world. What is a password manager? No one should have to remember complex passwords anymore. Password …
WireGuard is a still very young technology to realize secure and powerful virtual private networks (VPNs) with little effort. It is an open-source protocol and software that is intended to provide an alternative to established VPN solutions such as OpenVPN or IPsec. WireGuard was developed with the goal of making VPNs easier and providing an …
Only 53 percent of smartphone users in Germany have installed software to protect against cyberattacks on their cell phones, according to a study by the. At the same time, the number of malware programs discovered is increasing daily: There are now more than 15 million malware programs for the Android smartphone operating system alone, according …
Mobile Device Management enables the central management of mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones. The devices can be integrated into the mobile corporate network via MDM and the data and applications stored on them can be protected. The software required for the work can be distributed and configured via MDM. What is MDM …
Enterprise Mobility Management is a holistic approach to managing a company’s mobile devices, applications, and data. EMM is designed to enable the secure and efficient use of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets for enterprise applications. Components of EMM include mobile device management, mobile application management, and mobile information management. What is EMM (Enterprise …
WebAuthn enables the authentication of users without a password. It is a W3C standard based on public-key methods and the use of factors such as biometric features, hardware tokens, or smartphones. Numerous browsers, operating systems, and Internet applications already support the method. What is WebAuthn? The term WebAuthn stands for a standard published by the …
Data protection scandals, security breaches, hacking, and various mass surveillance scenarios have led users to worry about their privacy on the Internet. They often then turn to VPN services, but they are not always useful. VPN encryption is not useful for all scenarios The Internet is seemingly becoming an increasingly dangerous space for its users. …
A One-Time Password is a one-time password that can be used for authentication or transactions. The one-time password can be generated dynamically or taken from a previously created list of static one-time passwords. What is a One-Time Password (OTP)? The one-time password is a one-time valid password. German terms are Einmalpasswort. A common abbreviation for …
When it comes to vulnerable IoT systems, many first think of modern smart devices like digital assistants or smart watches. Yet the greatest risks lie with typically unmanaged IoT devices in the smart building, healthcare, network and VoIP, and operations technology sectors. A recent study by ForeScout reveals which IoT devices pose particular risks. The …
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) uses a combination of two or more credentials to verify identity. The security of logon procedures can be significantly increased thanks to MFA. Identity theft is made more difficult. What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Multi-factor authentication, or MFA for short, is an authentication method that combines two or more credentials (factors). MFA …
