For many IT administrators and end-point users, administrative privilege has become a source of friction. Security best practices recommend protecting your privileged accounts by limiting administrative privilege to reduce your attack surface, activating user account control (UAC), and implementing strong password policies and controls. However, these practices aren’t always easy to enforce without negatively impacting the user experience. A quick Google search of “UAC and admin privilege,”, yields not only information about the feature itself, but also results like “how to disable UAC” or “h ..read more

Every organization needs a secure solution that enables users to access critical information, make changes to the network, and configure security measures when necessary. These tasks are carried out using privileged accounts access all of the organization’s administrative functions, including installation and removal of software, changes to the operating system, sensitive file access, and application configurations. That’s why having an effective privilege access management solution is critical.  Think of a privileged account as a key that unlocks all the doors and grants unlimited ..read more

An ineffective cybersecurity strategy is like putting out a welcome mat for hackers. With remote work proliferating and cyber threats on the rise, it’s critical that MSPs educate and support their clients with effective cybersecurity plans. But that’s sometimes easier said than done. Clients may not understand the various strategies and tools, they may not implement best practices, or they may be deterred by cost.  As an MSP, one of the most important things you can do to support your clients effectively is to provide the resources, training, and tools to help them keep their data safe ..read more

ChatGPT is making waves in a multitude of industries right now. From marketing, to tech and everything in between, it’s clear to see the disruption that will happen as these AI solutions continue to grow and learn. We wanted to test the skills and accuracy of ChatGPT on it’s knowledge of privileged access management. The following blog is written by a robot. This is the future. What We Asked Please write me an informative blog about the importance of using a privileged access management tool. 800-1000 words. The Blog “The Importance of Implementing a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Tool in ..read more

PAM Myth Blog Did you know that over 90% of Microsoft security vulnerabilities could be eliminated simply by turning off admin rights and using a PAM tool? It’s true. According to a study conducted by global cybersecurity firm, the overwhelming majority of threats come down to one simple problem: admin rights hand over the “keys to the castle,” unlocking the door for malware, viruses, hackers, and more. The problem is that when you do this, it creates problems for end users. Often making it difficult for them to do their jobs. To mitigate these risks and support users effectively, companies ne ..read more

Does your privileged access management (PAM) tool have what it takes to protect you from serious security threats? Unknown or ineffectively managed privileged accounts drastically increase your vulnerability to cybercriminals, malware, and other risks. According to a 2020 report from Gartner, 75% of security issues will be related to poorly managed identities, access, and privileges by 2023. That’s frightening. And it requires a solution that can identify and respond to those vulnerabilities efficiently without frustrating end users. Here’s what to look for when choosing a PAM tool for your e ..read more

From banks to retail stores to your kid’s Roblox account, it seems no one is safe from security threats these days. Password breaches are so common that it takes a massive incident for most people to take notice. Weak passwords and lack of understanding about best practices are behind many of these incidents, yet it is still notoriously difficult to achieve user compliance with password guidelines. Most organizations understand the need to take cybersecurity seriously, especially those in the IT industry. But when it’s your customer’s data and sensitive information at risk, the stakes suddenl ..read more

As a managed service provider, you know the importance of defense-in-depth when it comes to protecting yourself and your clients. MSPs must use layered security to protect the data and assets under their custody. That said, many MSPs overlook a simple but critical step in curtailing cyber attacks early in their lifecycle by failing to restrict local administrator rights and adhere to the principle of least privilege.  User accounts with local admin rights possess virtually unlimited access to do anything they want on their device(s). When a user has admin access, they can download and in ..read more

Why would we start an article about a complex information security topic like insider threats with a story about a castle built in the 11th century? It’s simply because history can be an incredible teacher, as you’re about to see.  We only need to look at Corfe Castle in the English county of Dorset, a shining example of “cutting-edge defensive technology” during its time. Many historians still consider Corfe Castle one of the best designed fortifications in history.   Corfe was among the first castles built in England using stone rather than earth and timber. This change of bu ..read more