Organizations should be aware of an important update to TLS. TLS 1.2 is the most recent update that builds on top of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 to increase network security. Updating your browsers and OS to TLS 1.2 is …
Reduce the Risks of a Certificate Authority
Reduce the Risks of a Certificate Authority
January 22, 2020Recently, cybercriminals have begun targeting public Certificate Authorities (CA) to obtain legitimate certificates and then sell them on the black market. Because these are verified and signed certificates obtained by unjust means, it can be exceedingly difficult to identify them. …
Using Digital Certificates on Yubikey
Using Digital Certificates on Yubikey
Yubikeys are an incredibly secure method of protecting yourself from data theft, but you’re probably not using them to their full potential. Natively, Yubikeys only support credential-based authentication through keypairs and one-time passwords. However, SecureW2 has developed an industry-first solution …
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
EAP-TTLS/PAP Authentication Protocol Is Not Secure
January 14, 2020When designing a new network, there are countless features to consider that have a significant impact on the organization at large. Few functions of the network impact the users more than the authentication method chosen by decision makers. If an …
PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Vulnerability Allows For Credential Theft
PEAP-MSCHAPv2 Vulnerability Allows For Credential Theft
In 2013, Microsoft released a report of a known security vulnerability present within Wi-Fi authentication. The 802.1x authentication protocol known as PEAP-MSCHAPv2, a widely supported standard, can be exploited to gain user login information from devices which are not properly ...
Best Practices for AD CS Configuration
Best Practices for AD CS Configuration
January 9, 2020Many companies use Windows servers as the main component of their IT infrastructures. If those companies want to use digital certificates for their network, they set up a public key infrastructure (PKI). PKIs deploy and manage certificates, which can be …
Stronger Multi-Factor Authentication With Certificates
Stronger Multi-Factor Authentication With Certificates
January 3, 2020It’s widely held knowledge that using a single factor for authentication to wireless networks is less than secure and easily exploited by hackers. Many organizations recognize this and utilize Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to an extra layer of protection. Each additional …
Digital Certificates vs Password Authentication
Digital Certificates vs Password Authentication
December 17, 2019Businesses understand the importance of passwords for private data security, but might not realize that using a network with passwords poses many security threats. Every advancement in security technology is followed by more sophisticated hacking techniques. Credentials require password change …
Using a Yubikey to Access Wi-Fi on WPA2-Enterprise
Using a Yubikey to Access Wi-Fi on WPA2-Enterprise
December 13, 2019Security keys are useful tools for hardening your devices with an additional factor of authentication. Did you know that same protection can be extended to your network? SecureW2, a Yubico Partner, has developed an industry-first software solution that allows you …
Certificate-Based Authentication for Okta PIV Cards
Certificate-Based Authentication for Okta PIV Cards
December 9, 2019Efficiency is the name of the game when operating a wireless network. Designing every facet of the network with the user experience in mind will result in a streamlined system that works well for all that require access. A wrench …
