Emily Sturdevant, Author at TechIDManager

Password Rotation and PAM

May 24, 2023 by Emily Sturdevant

Password rotation and privileged account management are two different approaches to enhancing the security of an organization’s IT systems. They are both needed.

Password rotation involves regularly changing passwords for … Read more “Password Rotation and PAM”

Privileged account management (PAM) and password management are two important security practices that can help organizations protect their systems and data. However, there are some key differences between the two. … Read more “A Password Vault Is Not PAM”

The ‘A’ In Your PAM; Access vs. Account Management

March 22, 2023 by Emily Sturdevant

Only a small handful of PAM products are equipt to meet the needs of an MSP, and only one that addresses the need for the management of privileged accounts. Having … Read more “The ‘A’ In Your PAM; Access vs. Account Management”

Cyber Insurance Pivots

March 2, 2023 by Emily Sturdevant

When filling out a cyber insurance application, it is critical the answer reflects the reality. When the reality is inconsistent with the answers on the application, the assumed coverage may … Read more “Cyber Insurance Pivots”

Mitigating Loss With Your PAM Tool

January 30, 2023 by Emily Sturdevant

Another day, another breach, another downtime instance. Being a Managed Service Provider means being a target. As you provide more outsourced IT, the target grows. To address this, you bring … Read more “Mitigating Loss With Your PAM Tool”

Just In Time: Is Temporary Access The Remedy?

December 19, 2022 by Emily Sturdevant

The cyber security needs of your clients are turning your attention toward how you can keep the keys to all their kingdoms (aka privileged accounts) safer. It can be difficult … Read more “Just In Time: Is Temporary Access The Remedy?”

Zero Trust With Accounts

November 28, 2022 by Emily Sturdevant

When you have several users that decide to share their credentials out of convenience, how do you respond? You might educate them and possibly offer a remedy that replaces it … Read more “Zero Trust With Accounts”

$100k for Admin Password

November 7, 2022 by Emily Sturdevant

What is the dollar amount that would entice your tech to sell an admin credential? Not an idea you want to entertain, is it? About as enjoyable as making end … Read more “$100k for Admin Password”

Social Engineering Breach Of Admin Credentials; A Frightening Headline

September 27, 2022 by Emily Sturdevant

The Uber breach is on your doorstep as an IT service provider. You can use this breach as an educational moment for your clients. They are the first line of … Read more “Social Engineering Breach Of Admin Credentials; A Frightening Headline”