There are many components involved in running a secure network. It’s very easy to get bogged down by different terminology and be confused on what exactly each component does. This is especially true in regards to 802.1X. While it is …
Microsoft PKI Best Practices
Microsoft PKI Best Practices
A Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is an 802.1x network security solution that uses public-private key cryptography to authenticate users for online resources. PKIs can be configured to authenticate for Wi-Fi, web applications, VPN, desktop logon, and much more. However, setting …
AD DS: Explained
AD DS: Explained
October 20, 2020The purpose of online directories is to store resources on the network in a way that it’s simple to access. Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD) has risen through the ranks to become the top online directory in the software industry. What …
PKI Smart Card Authentication for Enterprise
PKI Smart Card Authentication for Enterprise
October 19, 2020Companies and governments around the world are finding more and more uses for PKI smart cards – especially for identity management. These tiny chips can be found in a multitude of applications ranging from ID cards, credit/debit cards, SIM cards, …
Android 11 Server Certificate Validation Error and Solution
Android 11 Server Certificate Validation Error and Solution
In December 2020, the planned Android 11 QPR1 security update will disable the ability to select “Do not validate” for the “CA Certificate” dropdown in network settings for a given SSID. Details can be found in the WPA3 Specification from …
How to Use Google for 802.1x Wi-Fi
How to Use Google for 802.1x Wi-Fi
August 24, 2020Organizations are making the much-needed transition to cloud-based network solutions and Google is a forerunner in getting people’s devices and networks in the cloud. However, for some, getting your devices configured and ready for WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi can be tricky and …
Enabling 802.1x with AD CS
Enabling 802.1x with AD CS
June 29, 2020Keeping your network secure from unwanted intruders is increasingly difficult with the advancements in technology. It’s relatively easy for malicious actors to obtain network access and steal all the data on that network. Although 6 in 10 businesses are victimized …
Enable Secure Wi-Fi with AD CS
Enable Secure Wi-Fi with AD CS
June 17, 2020In an age where people have migrated to conducting business online, organizations must ensure their Wi-Fi networks are protected from outside threats. Cyber attacks, including the infamous man-in-the-middle attack, prey on unsecured Wi-Fi networks and farm credentials without admins or …
Enabling 802.1x Authentication on Office 365
Enabling 802.1x Authentication on Office 365
June 8, 2020We are living in an age where basically every person has an online footprint, whether it be for entertainment or to conduct business. Since millions of people are taking their businesses online, that means a lot of private data is …
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks: Explained
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks: Explained
June 1, 2020If you’ve ever watched this scene from Spongebob Squarepants, then you have a basic understanding of a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. How Does a Man-in-the-Middle Attack Work? The attacker sets up rogue hardware pretending to be a trusted network, namely Wi-Fi, …