Microsoft has made security changes to one of the most popular tools bundled with Windows installations, and now users must ...

While speaking with three other information security executives on the keynote panel of a pre-pandemic ISACA conference, I mentioned that users have to be held responsible for clear policy violations.

It's common among cybersecurity professionals to point to the end user as a top area of risk in securing the organization. This is understandable. Systems and software are under our control, but users ...

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...

Most successful cyberattacks target end users through social engineering. They also exploit systems left vulnerable due to user errors. This is why securing the human element is crucial to managing ...

Following a reported surge in espionage activity, the agency in charge of countering cyber threats in the U.S. has updated ...

As the landscape of modern work changes, with its distributed teams and quickly evolving cloud-based technologies, maintaining access controls is an increasingly Sisyphean task. The process of ...

Users expect fast and intuitive digital experiences, but convoluted login processes, along with frequent password resets, can lead to significant frustration. Moreover, a poor user experience can ...

Pornhub’s situation underscores the persistent risks organizations face from third-party vendors—even years after ...

Linux, a powerhouse in the world of operating systems, is renowned for its robustness, security, and scalability. Central to these strengths is the effective management of users and groups, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Although there is a simple, effective and relatively ...