Enterprise Network Security Blog from IS Decisions
Why UserLock? Compare UserLock alternatives
UserLock is an access management and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution created by IS Decisions. It offers IT teams enhanced protection, control, and visibility over user access in Windows Active Directory and cloud environments. UserLock provides a solution for key zero-trust concerns such as unauthorized access and data breaches. Easy to install, it integrates seamlessly with … Continued
A guide to MFA prompt frequency: How often should you require MFA?
Every year, cybercriminals have more opportunities to exploit vulnerable user accounts and gain unauthorized access to corporate networks. Stolen or compromised credentials pose one of the largest financial threats to organizations, at around $4.5m per data breach. Compromised login credentials…
UserLock vs Thales (SafeNet Trusted Access)
Securing system access through user authentication tools is essential to prevent data loss and security breaches. These tools confirm the identities of users who access cloud applications and user accounts, allowing access to only authorized individuals. Among the many potential…
Why cyber awareness training is essential for your employees
Cybersecurity, IT governance and data security are the number one business risk in 2023. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated with their attacks, it’s tempting to point fingers at who, or what, seems responsible. The reality is more nuanced. We need…
How to protect MFA against brute force attacks
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) undeniably boosts security – this much we know for sure. Yet it remains a complex technology that often ends up being a trade-off between security and convenience. Attackers know this, betting that defenders will either fail to apply MFA widely enough or will make mistakes when implementing it. We’re seeing more and … Continued
The future of multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Today’s increasingly frequent and costly cyber threats underscore the importance of securing access to organizational assets. Around 70% of successful data breaches originate from stolen credentials or phishing attacks, demonstrating how weak access security offers cybercriminals an easy route into corporate networks. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) plays a key role in the defense against cyber attacks. … Continued
Secure push notifications from MFA fatigue attacks
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has long been recommended as the most effective way for organizations to reduce the risks that arise from password compromise. Correctly implemented, attackers find it anything from inconvenient to impossible to bypass. With MFA, it can seem…
Understanding user provisioning and deprovisioning
Managing access to enterprise networks is a critical aspect of information security. Under the ongoing and severe threat of data breaches, organizations must employ sufficient identity and access management (IAM) to safeguard their systems. Proper user provisioning and deprovisioning is…
Protect your business: the importance of corporate cyber security
According to Forbes, cyber security joins inflation and recessions as one of the 10 biggest threats to businesses in 2023. As widespread cyber attacks continue to dominate headlines, organizations are no longer treating corporate cyber security as just an IT…
11 simple ways to improve your organization’s access control & security
As an IT professional responsible for managing an organization’s cybersecurity, you understand the importance of cybersecurity for business. Today’s IT professional faces many security threats — from unauthorized access and user error to data breaches. To mitigate these threats, it’s essential to use the right access controls and security solutions. But implementing effective security measures … Continued
The cyber attack report
Organizations around the world face an expanding cyber threat landscape. With at least 30,000 daily cyber incidents and a growing list of attack methods, protecting access to corporate networks has never been more critical. At IS Decisions, we’ve analyzed the last eight years of open-source data to uncover how specific industries, like government and public … Continued
Quickly approve 2FA push notifications with the UserLock Push App
We’re excited to announce the public beta release of UserLock 2FA push notifications with the UserLock Push app, making MFA frictionless for your team. MFA is a must for security, but it can’t get in the way of your…
Simplify MSP licensing and billing with the UserLock MSP console
Test the UserLock MSP Console – now in beta – and simplify your MSP licensing and billing. We’re pleased to announce the beta release of the new UserLock MSP console, a web-based licensing management platform. Now, managed service providers (MSPs)…
UserLock vs. Okta
UserLock and Okta are two popular access security and access management solutions. Both platforms provide strong security features, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and contextual user access policies. But choosing the right solution can be a challenge.…
The best single sign-on solution for Active Directory
Managing multiple user identities and passwords can be a hassle for employees and IT departments. Allowing password sprawl to spread to multiple corporate and cloud services can also pose a significant security risk for an organization. That’s where single sign-on…
9 Duo alternatives for multi-factor authentication
With customers worldwide, Duo is a cloud-based access security option for organizations and individuals alike. The software offers secure access control and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify user identities using on-premises or cloud-based credentials. While users champion the platform for its interface, flexibility, and cloud-oriented features, there are many reasons to look into Duo MFA … Continued
The best multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions for Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is a widely used authentication and authorization system that provides access management for corporate networks. But, as cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated and target user login credentials as the easiest point of entry, there is a critical need for strong authentication measures to increase protection. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a layer of security … Continued
Protect patients’ data in healthcare using multi-factor authentication
Technology has transformed healthcare but this digital innovation also has one notable downside: cyber threats. And the price of stolen data shows just how much patient information is worth. As reported by credit rating agency Experian, hackers stand to make…
UserLock: A Duo MFA alternative
The importance of implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is hard to overstate. With tens of thousands of cyber attacks occurring every day and ever-more sophisticated attack methods, most organizations now recognize that protecting access requires more than a password. Having two…
Exploring the evolving landscape of cybersecurity patents and innovations
Today, innovation within cybersecurity is critical. The rise in remote working and cloud computing, among other factors, continues to expose vulnerabilities that cyber attackers are quick to exploit. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, cybersecurity prevention measures must evolve as…
How can granular MFA help balance security and productivity?
In less than a decade, how organizations apply multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Active Directory has rapidly evolved. What was once a specialized security technology to secure privileged accounts is now a best practice to secure all user and service accounts. The problem is, most MFA solutions weren’t designed with implementation across all users in mind. … Continued
Can MFA be phished? How to avoid getting scammed
The unpleasant genius of phishing attacks is that almost anything is phishable. Most phishing attacks are an attempt to steal a user’s credentials – a username and password – which, as everyone in cybersecurity knows, is relatively easy to do. But can MFA be phished? For years now, we’ve known that the only protection against … Continued
The world’s most searched-for cyber attacks and prevention measures
Searches for cyber threats have seen a steady increase worldwide, particularly in the last year, proving that it’s a major concern for people all around the world. In fact, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report, the average…
Get quick insights with improved NTFS permissions reporting
The latest FileAudit updates help make NTFS permissions reporting easy – and add the ability to migrate or archive your database. You want quick insights into access rights across the entire file system directory. And you need more control over…
Stand down, marketers: Zero Trust is not a product
Thanks to relentless marketing, Zero Trust is quickly turning into another buzzword. It’s time security professionals claim to the term. Once and for all: Zero Trust is not a product, it’s a security strategy. While a product or service can…
Simplify MFA & session management with the new, intuitive UserLock Web App
The UserLock Web App allows IT teams to easily, quickly monitor, respond to, and report on MFA and network session activity – from anywhere. Now available in UserLock 11.2, the UserLock Web App complements your existing UserLock software with: An…
Meet Salesforce MFA requirements via SSO with Active Directory identities
This article explains how UserLock can deliver SSO and MFA access to Salesforce from anywhere for on-premise Active Directory identities. In response to the global threat landscape, Salesforce now requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all logins. While Salesforce has enabled MFA on direct Salesforce logins, MFA is also a contractual requirement for users who access … Continued
