Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to log into multiple applications and websites using the same login data. Lauritz...
Chances and Risks of Single Sign-On Solutions
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Cybersecurity Tips
More Security on Your Way to the Cloud
Lots of organizations today rely on cloud services to conduct their business. Due to the increasing complexity of cloud environments, assessing...
Implementation of New IT Solutions: Identifying Vulnerabilities in Time
Implementing new software or applications throughout a company requires detailed planning as well as the consideration of IT security aspects. One...
Segmentation in the AWS Cloud – How to Reduce Your PCI DSS Scope
More and more organizations rely on outsourcing processes to the “cloud” in their daily business. The best-known provider and current market leader...
10 Tips for Properly Handling Hacker Attacks
Reality shows that it is no longer sufficient to implement only preventive IT security measures. An attack is only a matter of time. Ad-hoc measures...
#BeAware: Nothing is impossible
It is widely known that attackers can manipulate USB memory sticks, computer mice or presenter sticks in order to compromise computers or entire...
Your Certification against PCI PIN – What You Need to Know
Attacks on unsecured or outdated payment terminals have been increasing lately. Therefore, it is more important than ever to secure electronic...
Top 5 Quality Criteria for an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)
Corinna Reinheimer, who is in charge of ASV scans at usd AG, tells us the five most important characteristics you should consider when choosing your...
#BeAware: Tailgating und Piggybacking
Tailgating, also known as Piggybacking, is no trendy new sport, although the name might suggest otherwise. The term refers to a security risk many...
#BeAware: Cookies
On almost every website, banners and overlays point out that this specific website will save Cookies. But what exactly are Cookies? Cookies are text...
#BeAware: Have I been pwned?
Time and again we hear of security incidents where millions of data sets have been hacked and published, including account information, user names...
#BeAware: Spear Phishing
Phishing emails are still the main gateway for viruses, Trojans and other malware. They are also often used to gain access to the personal data of...