Microsoft’s SFI Offers a Blueprint for Identity Security
A few weeks ago, Microsoft issued its first Secure Future Initiative Progress Report. Launched in November 2023, the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) is Microsoft’s acknowledgement that it needs to drastically improve its cloud security posture and make cybersecurity its top priority. The company has dedicated a substantial chunk of its ... Read More
What Is Phishing-Resistant MFA and How Does it Work?
Phishing, despite its somewhat innocuous name, remains one of the foremost security threats facing businesses today. Improved awareness by the public and controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) have failed to stem the tide. The FBI Internet Crime Report puts phishing and its variants (spear phishing, smishing, vishing) as the ... Read More
HYPR + Microsoft Entra ID External Authentication Methods
Last week, Microsoft announced the public preview of external authentication methods (EAM) for Entra ID. As a close partner, HYPR has worked extensively with Microsoft on the new offering and we are excited to be one of the first external authentication method integrations. This means organizations can now choose HYPR ... Read More
Best Practices to Strengthen VPN Security
Virtual private networks (VPNs) form a staple of the modern work environment. VPNs provide an essential layer of protection for employees working remotely or across multiple office locations, encrypting data traffic to stop hackers from intercepting and stealing information. Usage of VPNs skyrocketed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read More
