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May 07, 2020

World Password Day: What is There to Consider About Password Protection?

by Aaron Hurst, Information Age It might seem like everyone knows enough about bad passwords that we don’t need to observe World Password Day anymore, but that isn’t the case. Bad, weak, or compromised passwords are still a plague on information security. Take a deep dive into why passwords and password security are still a […]

It’s World Password Day

by Staff, Professional Security Magazine Online World Password Day is a yearly reminder for companies to tend to their password and login security. Get the facts about why password security is more important than ever in the new remote-work focused world. Plus, take a look at some common bad passwords and learn more about the […]

Most Commonly Used Poor Passwords Are Setting You Up For A Royal Security Breach

by Global Security Mag For World Password Day, take a closer look at some of the ways that users generate bad, weak, and easy to crack passwords. Learn why password security and good password hygiene are key components of any good cybersecurity plan. Read more password security from ID Agent CEO and General Manager of […]

Alabama Fans Have Most Commonly Stolen Sports Password

by Staff, Saturday Down South Your heart might be yelling “Roll Tide!”, but your password shouldn’t be. Take a closer look at how even passwords that seem unique because they’re based on things a person is passionate about are actually far too common – and see why that spells disaster for companies trying to keep […]

Top Tips to Stay Secure While Working Remotely

by Kevin Lancaster, Information Security Buzz Remote work is the new normal, and while staffers may love the comfort and convenience of logging in from the living room, IT staffers aren’t loving the potential pitfalls that come with a remote workforce. Learn more about how to adjust cybersecurity plans to account for the increased risk […]

Stop using your name as your online password, George

by Matt Binder, Mashable In honor of World Password Day, take a look at some of the worst choices that users can make when constructing a password based on ID Agent’s analysis of over 2 billion passwords. See the worst offenders from sports, pop culture, and more fields. Plus, gain insight into some of the […]

May 05, 2020

The Fed, SBA Fight Off Scams & A Breach While Processing Emergency Loans

by Roy Urrico, Credit Union Times Federal agencies have been fighting off a blizzard of cyberattacks including a huge increase in phishing. Add in a major breach at SBA, and the federal cybersecurity landscape has been rocky. Mistakes in updates and other routine maintenance errors have compounded these issues. How can these mistakes effect your […]

April 22, 2020

ID Agent Aims to Protect a Suddenly Remote Workforce

As companies have rapidly transitioned to supporting a remote workforce, adding a secure identity and access management solution like Passly helps reduce the possibility of a cyberattack. See how Passly is the ideal single tool to serve many purposes with single sign-on Launchpads for every user, crucial multifactor authentication, and easy remote access management.  Learn more about why securing […]