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Join the upcoming webinar and explore the financial implications of password resets and the substantial savings that can be achieved through the adoption of self-service password reset solutions. The session will delve into the commonality of password forgetfulness, the processes involved in account unlocking, and the typical interactions with help desks, shedding light on potential efficiencies and cost reductions. 🖥 Webinar: "The Cost of Forgotten Passwords" 👨🏫 Presenter: Darren Siegel, Sales Engineering Team Lead for North America 📅 July 16, 2024 ⏲10:00am EST | 1600 CET If you’re looking to enhance operational efficiency and security while reducing costs associated with password authentication and management, save your seat: https://gag.gl/xfOfY9 #cybersecurity #passwords #SSPR #passwordsecurity

We are aware that forgotten passwords can result in high expenses. However, for businesses that have adopted a self-service password reset solution (particularly Specops uReset), what were their actual savings? Our team has analyzed over 700 customers to work out how much they’re saving via end users self-resetting their passwords. We’ve also uncovered how often people forget their passwords, unlock their accounts, and seek assistance from the help desk. and how it has lowered operational expenses. Read the full details here: https://gag.gl/PceQf8 #passwords #passwordresets #helpdesk #SSPR #cybersecurity

{Upcoming Webinar} The Cost of Forgotten Passwords 💸 In this webinar, you will discover the significant costs associated with password resets and learn how much organizations can save by implementing a self-service password reset solution. 🗓️July 16, 2024 🕙 10:00 AM EDT | 1600 CEST Join the webinar to better understand the impact of efficient password management solutions and to explore strategies to enhance security while cutting costs. Don't miss out on the chance to gain expert insights and improve your organization's password security protocols. Join us to learn more about leveraging technology to benefit your business. Save your seat: https://gag.gl/kMMxYO #passwords #SSPR #webinar #cybersecurity

[NEW DATA REPORT] The Specops team has recently uncovered data showing significant costs associated with password resets and how much organizations can actually save by implementing a self-service password reset solution. Key findings from the analysis include: - In 2023, an average uReset customer saved $65K on password resets - Ten individual end users were responsible for 5,703 resets in 2023 - August (10.5%) and January (8.6%) have the most self-service resets Access the complete analysis to discover details about how often passwords are forgotten, accounts are unlocked, and interactions with the help desk occur. Read it here: https://gag.gl/zNTtLs #passwords #passwordresets #helpdesk #SSPR #cybersecurity

Lateral movement attacks typically begin with credential theft, which can occur through social engineering, keylogging, or exploiting system vulnerabilities. BleepingComputer highlights the dangers of lateral movement attacks, where attackers exploit stolen credentials to navigate through an organization’s network, often undetected. Read more and see the most important steps you can take against lateral movement attacks is to check your Active Directory for known compromised credentials: https://gag.gl/LQgBgz #cybersecurity #passwords #cyberattacks #CredentialSecurity #NetworkSecurity  

If a third-party vendor experiences a data breach and user credentials (including passwords) are compromised, hackers can use those credentials to gain unauthorized access to other accounts where the same password is used. BleepingComputer shares, “Passwords play a significant role in third-party breaches. One serious and often overlooked issue is passwords reuse. Many individuals reuse passwords across multiple accounts, including their personal and professional accounts.” Read more and see how you can mitigate your risk on third-party breaches: https://gag.gl/XbiSnQ #cybersecurity #passwords #compromisedcredentials #PasswordSecurity #passwordreuse

“Organizations looking to implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management program are in need of a solution that helps reduce the burden of aligning their security programs along business value and active threat priorities. Our platform is one of the most comprehensive CTEM solutions on the market. Our customers are very excited about how our platform meets their needs and the direction we are headed.” - Brendan Hogan, Chief Strategy Officer at Outpost24. SecurityInfoWatch.com shares more on the newly introduced Outpost24 Exposure Management, a single platform, businesses can address the complexities surrounding modern attack surfaces with continuous, constant, and clear visibility of their IT environment. Read more here: https://gag.gl/GMVL4Z #cybersecurity #CTEM #asm #cyberrisk

🔒 The Peril of Password Reuse 🔒 Despite widespread awareness of the risks, many continue to use the same passwords across multiple platforms, making it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to critical information and financial assets. Recent findings highlight the alarming efficiency of malware like Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer, which have collectively compromised millions of credentials in recent months. Read to learn more: https://gag.gl/TTo10Q #cybersecurity #passwordreuse #malware #darkweb

Recent research uncovers words that should probably stay out of the new-hire passwords. IT Brew shares this list of easy-to-guess, temporary passwords that are also already compromised. 😱 “Before you can set MFA, you need to log in the first time with a password to then configure MFA. So [new-hire accounts] are quite a juicy target for any threat actors, especially if they’re pre-provisioned before the user starts,” Darren James, Specops senior product manager, told IT Brew. Read the article here: https://gag.gl/tAyO3r