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Introduction to the episodeThis episode we are going to focus on vulnerabilities and how they are managedThreat actors use vulnerabilities to target us.By exploiting vulnerabilities they can gain access to systems, networks and devices.Vulnerabilities allow the criminals to gain a foot hold on a system.Vulnerabilities can be bugs, malicious changes to code (solarwinds), accidents or default configurations.Vulnerability managementWhat is a vulnerabilityHow much exposureHow can we measure it al...

In the last 2 episodes, we have focused on passwords - unique, complex and more than 12 characters.We also know that account credentials can be stolen and we needed additional securityEnter 2FA or multi FAUsername = who you arePassword = what you know2FA / Multi FA = what you have If we need access to data then we need these systems. But the bad guys often do not need an account to get in. There are other ways One is to target vulnerabilities. To target vulnerab...

Last episode we focused on the dreaded password Where did they come fromWhy do we use them,Why they are important for protecting your stuffWhat they are made up of and what not to use. This episode of the Just the basics - Ask Roger we will focus on the addition of a third level of protection around your internet based sites and services Access to every account has a username and password - who you are and what you know The third layer is what you have and that is called m...

Passwords, our passport to the cyber and digital realmFor a business, password management is a major headache.As a business you have to get people to understand that passwords are essential and good passwords are critical to protecting data, systems and people.Ensuring that they are This episode we are going to focus on ………..Let's start with passwords. History of passwords (open sesame)Since the late 90'sStarted basic and got more and more complex.Why do we have passwordsProtect our...