Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:37 +0000
The integration of FIDO2-based YubiKeys and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a game changer.
The post Empower Firstline Workers with Azure AD and YubiKey passwordless authentication appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:00:32 +0000
Set a high standard of software assurance with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to reduce your risk of a software supply chain attack.
The post Guarding against supply chain attacks—Part 3: How software becomes compromised appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:00:14 +0000
A threat hunting team can help you defend against stealth attackers.
The post Threat hunting: Part 1—Why your SOC needs a proactive hunting team appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:30:20 +0000
Behavioral blocking and containment capabilities leverage multiple Microsoft Defender ATP components and features to immediately stop attacks before they can progress. We have expanded these capabilities to get even broader visibility into malicious behavior by using a rapid protection loop engine that leverages endpoint and detection response (EDR) sensors.
The post Behavioral blocking and containment: Transforming optics into protection appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:00:23 +0000
In the new DART Case Reports, you’ll find unique stories from our team’s engagements around the globe. Read the first in the series today.
The post Real-life cybercrime stories from DART, the Microsoft Detection and Response Team appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:31 +0000
In human-operated ransomware attacks, adversaries exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.
The post Human-operated ransomware attacks: A preventable disaster appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:06 +0000
We asked IT executives how they are approaching MFA in 2020. Most are expanding their MFA deployments or making other investments to better secure their identities.
The post IT executives prioritize Multi-Factor Authentication in 2020 appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:00:09 +0000
Organizations should consider a Cloud Identity as a Service (IDaaS), and MFA solution, like Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for effective countermeasures against modern threats.
The post Quick wins—single sign-on (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:00:54 +0000
This is the first in a blog series to help lessen confusion around identity by sharing with you some of the terms used at Microsoft.
The post Microsoft identity acronyms—what do they mean and how do they relate to each other? appeared first on Microsoft Security.
Read moreCredit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:26 +0000
MISA has grown to 102 members.
The post MISA expands with new members and new product additions appeared first on Microsoft Security.
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