Netwrix Blog | Insights for Cybersecurity and IT Pros

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Joe Dibley.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) helps organizations implement best practices across their operations, including cybersecurity. In particular, NIST password guidelines outlines are considered the gold standard for solid password creation and management policies. This article explains the current NIST password guidelines, detailed in Special Publication 800-63B, “Digital Identity Guidelines,” and how organizations can … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Ian Andersen.
One of the most common ways for attackers to slip into a corporate network is by compromising the username and password of a legitimate user account. Usernames are typically trivial to guess because they follow an established standard in a given organization, such as FirstnameLastname@domain.com. Unfortunately, compromising basic passwords is also surprisingly easy for threat … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Ian Andersen.
Identity theft is a concern for everyone living in the digital age. By stealing someone’s identity, a criminal can gain access to their credit cards and financial accounts or apply for credit using the victim’s identity. The compromise of your identity can lead to numerous troubling circumstances. Cybercriminals have learned to leverage identity theft to … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Ian Andersen.
Gartner listed identity threat detection and response (ITDR) among its top security and risk management trends for 2022 and beyond — and study after study keeps verifying the importance of an effective ITDR strategy. For example, the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) revealed that more than 90% of the organizations it surveyed suffered an identity-related attack … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Dirk Schrader.
Modern IT infrastructure is comprised of various interconnected network components that make communication and resource sharing possible throughout your organization. Whether securing sensitive data, facilitating collaboration, or simply ensuring uninterrupted access, a network of devices is at play—and the elements of these devices are critical to a business’s successful operation. Below, we explore network devices’ … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Jonathan Blackwell.
Your organization deals with various forms of sensitive information. It could be company secrets, customer data, or proprietary research — whatever the case, security should be your top priority.  This is especially true given the heightened security concerns worldwide, with malicious actors targeting businesses everywhere. As such, you must protect your business’s interests and comply … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Craig Riddell.
Introduction Enterprise identity and access management (IAM) is the discipline of managing digital identities and their access to data, applications, systems and other resources. It addresses two fundamental questions: In other words, IAM helps organizations ensure that exactly the right accounts exist and that each user can access exactly the right resources based on their … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Grant Stromsodt.
Local administrator rights provide users with unrestricted access to their machines, enabling them to install applications, modify system settings and perform other administrative tasks. While this level of freedom can enhance productivity and flexibility, it also poses significant threats to security, compliance and business continuity. Accordingly, best practices recommend strictly limiting local admin rights. However, … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Tyler Reese.
While identity and access management (IAM) has always been vital to cybersecurity, its prominence has grown as IT networks have become more complex and businesses have embraced cloud computing. Indeed, a robust IAM strategy is imperative for all organizations today to reduce the risk of costly security breaches, compliance penalties, and business disruptions. This article … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Jonathan Blackwell.
Not long ago, remote access was reserved for a select few, such as traveling salespeople and senior executives. Today, it has become ubiquitous. Indeed, users across many roles and functions in the modern office now routinely connect to the corporate network from off-site locations and work with resources as if they were connected to the … Continued

This post first appeared on blog.netwrix.com and was written by Craig Riddell.
Secure access management is more than just strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) – it includes a variety of processes and tools that create an integrated and comprehensive approach to safeguarding digital assets. To manage access effectively, organizations must implement strategies like continuous monitoring, adaptive access controls, and automated workflows for user provisioning and … Continued