5 Best Practices For Securing Your Security Token Service (Sts) Authentication

5 Best Practices For Securing Your Security Token Service (Sts) Authentication

ByBrad Slavin

Implementing a robust Security Token Service (STS) authentication infrastructure is fundamental to safeguarding claims-based identity within modern, distributed environments. As businesses increasingly rely on web services, cloud applications, and federated authentication, ensuring that the STS and its related authentication protocols are secure is essential for resource protection and compliance. Below, we examine the critical best…

DMARC: Your silent shield in a billion-dollar battle against phishing

DMARC: Your silent shield in a billion-dollar battle against phishing

ByBrad Slavin

Email is a big part of how businesses talk and share information today. But because everyone uses it so much, it has also become a major weak spot. One smart phishing attack can cost a company money and damage its reputation in seconds. Basic email filters are no longer enough to catch these fake messages….

Secure Passkey Protection, Dismantling Lighthouse Phishing, Manufacturers Need Protection

Secure Passkey Protection, Dismantling Lighthouse Phishing, Manufacturers Need Protection

ByBrad Slavin

Hello people!  It is the third week of November, and as promised, we are back again with our latest edition of cyber news. Meanwhile, we hope you have been able to safeguard your data from the cybercrooks. Even though they are getting sophisticated with every attack, it is up to us to bolster our data…

10 Reasons SPF Filtering Is Critical For Email Security

10 Reasons SPF Filtering Is Critical For Email Security

ByBrad Slavin

The evolution of digital threats requires organizations to adopt robust email authentication methods. Among these, SPF filtering (Sender Policy Framework) stands as a foundational layer in defending business communications against cyber threats. By validating which mail servers are permitted to send emails on behalf of a domain, SPF filtering delivers powerful protection against spoofing, phishing,…

7 Easy Steps To Verify An Spf Record Using Nslookup Properly

7 Easy Steps To Verify An Spf Record Using Nslookup Properly

ByBrad Slavin

Securing your organization’s email domain against spoofing and improving email deliverability requires robust email authentication mechanisms. One foundational layer is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), which uses DNS records to instruct mail servers which IP addresses are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. Verifying that your SPF record is present and correctly…

DNSSEC: The ultimate shield for your domain’s security 

DNSSEC: The ultimate shield for your domain’s security 

ByBrad Slavin

Back in the 1980s, when DNS was created, the entire concept of the internet was very limited. Now, almost four decades later, the internet has become the backbone of almost every organization’s existence, especially businesses, government, and even individual users. It has changed the way we communicate, shop, work, and run essential services, so much…

10 DNS Blacklist Insights That Improve Email Security And Deliverability Fast

10 DNS Blacklist Insights That Improve Email Security And Deliverability Fast

ByBrad Slavin

In the world of email communication, maintaining a strong sender reputation is essential for ensuring that messages reach their intended inboxes. However, cyber threats such as spam, phishing, and domain spoofing have made this task increasingly complex. One of the most effective tools in combating these issues is the Domain Name System Blacklist (DNSBL), also…

Delhi Airport Cyberattack, Clickfix Phishing-Purerat, Linkedin Targeting-Threats

Delhi Airport Cyberattack, Clickfix Phishing-Purerat, Linkedin Targeting-Threats

ByBrad Slavin

Hello people! We are back again with our fresh dose of cyber news. From crippled flight systems to vulnerability in the hospitality sector to LinkedIn becoming the new playground for threat actors, we will cover all the important cyber events that deserve your attention and time. So, if you are all set to dive deeper…

Consequences of poor DMARC hygiene

Consequences of poor DMARC hygiene

ByBrad Slavin

Email authentication is not a one-time job; it requires ongoing maintenance and adherence to hygiene practices post-implementation. A well-maintained DMARC record increases the possibility of most of your genuine emails landing in the primary inbox of the intended recipients. Not just this, but it works efficiently to prevent phishing emails from sitting in the target’s…

10 Ways Modern SPF Software Prevents Brand Spoofing And Phishing

10 Ways Modern SPF Software Prevents Brand Spoofing And Phishing

ByBrad Slavin

In today’s digital landscape, the rise of brand spoofing and phishing attacks poses significant risks to businesses and consumers alike. Modern SPF software plays a pivotal role in mitigating these threats by enhancing email security protocols and enabling real-time detection of malicious activities. This article explores ten key ways that advanced SPF tools, often delivered…