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What You Need to Know About Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication

February 6, 2020

Multi-Factor Authentication is one of the most secure cyber solutions available to organizations, applications, and users today. Some applications require MFA in order to access features and services, and many more offer it as an additional security option that users can choose to enable.   There are a variety of ways to implement MFA through popular…

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Multi-Factor Authentication: What It Is & Why You Need It

February 4, 2020

It’s hard to create a unique password, let alone remember what password matches up with which account or website. Sometimes, it’s just easier to type in “123456” or “password”…two of the top five most commonly used and hacked passwords of 2019. With 63% of all breaches resulting from weak, default, or stolen passwords, even complex passwords aren’t…

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ZENworks 2020

January 29, 2020

ZENworks 2020 was released by Micro Focus in late 2019 and customers are upgrading in increasing numbers. The release plays well into the three core competencies of ZENworks: Managing the lifecycle of all endpoints Securing endpoint devices against common vulnerabilities Protecting company data that lives on endpoint devices All of this runs on an increasingly…

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Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2020

January 21, 2020

In 2019, security and operation centers (SOCs) and IT security providers saw enormous growth in organizations needing cybersecurity solutions for detection and response to cybersecurity attacks and breaches, as well as managing overall privacy and user concerns. Cyberhackers are getting smarter and more strategic, and personal data is more at risk than ever. We know…

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What You Need to Know About Firewall Protection

January 7, 2020

At Concensus, one of the most common questions we hear is about why organizations need firewalls, or why an organization should consider replacing or upgrading the firewall they currently have. Firewalls are an essential part of your network and critical to your organization’s overall safety and security. The first step is understanding what a firewall…

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Iran Cybersecurity National Terrorism Bulletin

January 5, 2020

Today I was going to sit down and write our latest blog about using multi-factor authentication & complete our monthly newsletter but then something caught my eye and I needed to get this out to everyone as soon as possible.  On Saturday January 4th 2020, The United States Homeland Security released a National Terrorism Advisory…

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What You Need to Know About DNS Protection Services

December 10, 2019

DNS, or Domain Name System, essentially translates the names of websites into a registered IP address which allows your system to contact that site.  DNS acts like the phonebook for the internet.  DNS Protection Software is deployed on networks, end-user, and server systems to help prevent malware from being downloaded. When installed on laptops and…

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NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 Review – Part 1: Overview

December 4, 2019

This is the first in a series of blog posts dedicated to the NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 release. For a quick overview of the new features, visit our Identity Manager 4.8 Webinar page. NetIQ Identity Manager 4.8 versions Identity Manager 4.8 comes in two versions: standard and advanced.  The core features of each have not changed,…

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Preventing IT Attacks With Modern Workplace Management

November 26, 2019

Every type of electronic device that connects to your network carries a massive security risk. Whether cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, or others, these devices may carry viruses or additional risks that are or can be detrimental to your network security.   These devices may be corporate-owned, part of Bring_Your_Own_Device (BYOD) to work, or they may…

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