WatchGuard Blog - WatchGuard AuthPoint

Google wants to move away from passwords in favour of more reliable measures such as MFA. We explain why and how MSPs can implement it in organizations.

RockYou2021 was big, but there's an easy option keeping hackers from using your stolen credentials

This incident demonstrates the insecurity of some of these SMS MFA systems. This method creates a false sense of security for users and it is important to note that not all these systems are the same.

With so many cybersecurity incidents happening recently, from the SolarWinds to Colonial Pipeline hacks, it’s not surprising that there is now a huge focus on security. Or lack thereof?

President Biden published an executive order targeted at improving cybersecurity in the U.S. While it gives directions for government agencies and their vendors, it’s clear that the recommendations are to be taken seriously in the private and public sectors. This comes as no surprise after recent…

In a dynamic world, where user mobility impacts security almost 100 percent of the time, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become imperative and key to deploying a zero-trust network. Why?

Many MSPs are positioning their business by offering the zero-trust approach to customers. A strategy that eliminates easy targets by blocking attackers both within and outside of the network, so no users or machines are automatically trusted.

Hackers are constantly finding ways to steal passwords and the stolen data often ends up for sale on the black market, compromising businesses and users. MSPs can help customers prevent dark web threats.

With risk-based authentication, you can use real-time risk factors to improve user authentication and customize security based on business needs.