Compass IT Compliance Blog

Access Control to Combat Domestic and Global Threats

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By now, most cybersecurity professionals have heard of the term access control. Access control is a method of guaranteeing that users are who they say they are and that they have the appropriate access to company data. Access control is comprised of two main components: authentication …

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What Does a Passwordless Future Look Like?

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Passwords have served as a critical element in the work we do here at Compass IT Compliance since our founding over a decade ago. Whether it is educating individuals on the best practices for developing strong passwords, creating a password policy, utilizing automated programs to atte …

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Cybersecurity Controls & Configurations – Are You Locking Your Doors?

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Summertime is the peak time for people to go on vacation. The kids are off from school and the weather is finally nice in most of the country. When you go on vacation, no matter how far you travel, there are certain precautions that you take to ensure that your home is safe while you …

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Karakurt Data Extortion Group – A New Approach to Ransomware

Karakurt Data Extortion Group – A New Approach to Ransomware

You may be growing tired of hearing the word “ransomware” by now, but this critical threat is unfortunately only continuing to grow at an exponential speed. The Verizon Business 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (2022 DBIR) notes that ransomware breaches increased by thirteen per …

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Ignorance Is Not Bliss When It Comes to Security Assessments

Ignorance Is Not Bliss When It Comes to Security Assessments

It is no surprise that bad actors constantly seek to take advantage of current events and changing circumstances to exploit vulnerabilities and gaps in the security of organizations across a myriad of industry verticals and sizes.

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Bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication via Prompt Bombing

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It is the middle of the night, and you have finally fallen asleep, only to be awakened by the constant beeping of your phone. Bleary-eyed, you look at your phone to see it is prompting you to agree to log in on one of your accounts. You half wonder if you are dreaming and may instinct …

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