"Beyond the Firewall: Why Identity Is the Real Perimeter in AWS" by Lethicia Martins

"Beyond the Firewall: Why Identity Is the Real Perimeter in AWS" by Lethicia Martins
SMS codes aren't locked to one phone: SIM swaps, Google Voice, Apple Text Message Forwarding and Messages for web all put them on other devices. CISA recommends phishing-resistant MFA. https://youtu.be/eKoMfYviQ_0 #MFA
FFIEC Authentication Guidelines & Identity Governance
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The MFA Box Is Ticked. Attackers Walk Through It Anyway.
Effective attacks “don’t rely on sophisticated exploits. They rely on trust,” said Balázs Greksza, Ontinue’s director of advanced threat operations.
Multi-factor authentication stops most social engineering attacks cold. Even if they trick you into giving your password, they still can't get in without your second factor: connectedgeek.net #MFA #CyberSecurity
Ransomware attackers exploit MFA vulnerabilities, causing credential theft. #Ransomware #MFA #CredentialTheft https://www.news4hackers.com/mfa-vulnerabilities-how-attackers-exploit-security-gaps/
Google AitM Phishing Kit Uses WebSockets to Bypass MFA in Real Time
https://commons.now/link/google-aitm-phishing-kit-uses-websockets-to-bypass-mfa-in-real-time
Information Technology Security Management Made Practical — Make information technology security management practical with clear ownership, risk priorities, monthly reviews and a 90-day plan for your business. #Backup #CyberSecurity #MFA #Compliance #Cloud
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month 🔐
Passwords get stolen. MFA helps stop what happens next.
Microsoft research found MFA can block more than 99% of account compromise. If MFA is available, turn it on.
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I'm trying to be better about sharing my grad school journey. I just wrote the recap for my Advanced Studies in Genre Lit from this summer at the link below!
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MFA isn't bulletproof. Google's June 2026 advisory warns attackers build fake login pages that pass your password and MFA code through to the real site, stealing your session. Use passkeys for important accounts, and never log in through an emailed link.
A stolen password takes <1 second to use.
MFA blocks 99.9% of automated account attacks (Microsoft).
Setup: 2 hours. Extra login time: 3 seconds.
There is no excuse not to have it.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip!
Start with your email: enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) today.
One extra step can prevent phishing-led account takeovers.
Which account will you secure first?
Business Phone Security Tips for Safer VoIP Calls — Improve business phone security with practical VoIP tips for safer accounts, call encryption, fraud prevention and incident response. #VoIP #MFA #CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity #AccessControl
MFA gaps leave enterprises exposed despite phishing training
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https://nile1.com/mfa-gaps-leave-enterprises-exposed-despite-phishing-training/
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#businessEmailCompromise #carnegieMellonUniversity #generativeAi #hardwareSecurityKeys #lorrieFaithCranor #mfa #multifact