If I have access to someone’s text messages, then even if their Gmail or any other account has two-factor authentication enabled, I can simply click on ‘Forgot Password,’ reset it, and receive the OTP through their SMS. In that case, it’s essentially just one-factor authentication—so where is the second factor?

Single-Sign and MFA(multi-factor authentication) go away? An RSA fob, or RSA SecurID token, is a hardware device used for two-factor authentication to access computer systems or networks. It's a small key fob that generates a unique, six-digit code (tokencode) every 60 seconds. To log in, you combine this code with your personal, secret PIN to create a one-time passcode, which proves you possess both the token and the knowledge of your PIN.

Having your users perform simple character replacement, especially "a" to "@" and "1" to "!", are not effective password complexity measures.

I get it—handing out admin rights feels easier in the moment. But that “*” permission is basically a hacker’s dream come true. Start small with access, add more if needed, and turn on MFA. It’s a little extra work now that saves you a nightmare later.

🔐 I thought it was just me… but I broke it for everyone 😅 I was trying to change my MFA settings. Just for myself. Nothing major. The screen said: “User Authentication Failed.” So I assumed it was only affecting my login. But nah. Turns out, the change affected everyone. Nobody could sign in. That one line — “User Authentication” — made it seem like a personal issue. But it wasn’t. That’s when I realised: Wording matters. A small message like that can mislead even admins. When error messages aren’t clear, people waste time — and things get worse. No anger, just a lesson: Make your tools clear. Especially the ones people rely on.

Think your password is strong? Think again. Tips to Stay Secure -Use a unique password for every account -Combine letters, numbers & symbols -Enable two-factor authentication -Use a trusted password manager

Here's how to use Bitwarden to manage all of your passwords. No more "forgot my password" clicks. No more getting hacked.

Fluffy from Hack The Box is rated an as "Easy" Active Directory machine, which simulates a real penetration test, as we start from an internal perspective with a set of credentials. There are many useful techniques and methodologies in this one, so join me as we walkthrough the steps to domain compromise! https://lnkd.in/gA2JFHWe

A lot of “Zero Trust” still works like this: 1️⃣ Authenticate once with MFA at the front door 2️⃣ Get broad, persistent access until you log out 3️⃣ No re-checks or scope adjustments after login That’s not Zero Trust. Zero Trust Access = Continuous, context-aware control ✔ Context & policy evaluated at every access request ✔ Granular permissions scoped to the specific task ✔ Access automatically expires. No standing access ✔ No “one and done” authentication 💡 Why it matters: If you verify once and grant broad access, you’re leaving room for privilege misuse. True Zero Trust means continuous verification across the environment and access that disappears when the task ends. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03F6km90

Simple passwords or a combination of personal information can be easily figured out. A passphrase is easier to remember and harder to crack. #TodaysTechTip #TechTips #TechMate