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If you use Microsoft Edge on more than one computer, enabling Edge Sync can save time and improve productivity. When synchronization is enabled, your favorites (often called bookmarks), saved passwords, browser settings, extensions, and open tabs automatically follow you from one device to another. For business users, we strongly recommend syncing with your Microsoft 365…

If you use Google Chrome on more than one computer, enabling Chrome Sync can save time and improve productivity. When synchronization is enabled, your bookmarks, saved passwords, browser settings, extensions, and open tabs automatically follow you from one device to another. For business users, we strongly recommend using a Google account associated with your company…

Why Passwords Still Matter—and Why Traditional Rules Aren’t Enough Passwords remain the first line of defense against cyber threats, but attackers have become experts at exploiting weak or predictable choices. Attackers increasingly collect huge numbers of known passwords, including “informed guesses” based on password breaches or even leaked personally-identifiable information. Password spray and password stuffing…

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations must stay ahead of attackers by strengthening how users prove their identity. This article explains why GreenLoop is taking steps to phase out lower-security authentication methods while at the same time guiding clients toward stronger, phishing-resistant options. It is written for business and technology decision makers who…

Implementing MFA is a key step to securing your business. However not all MFA is created equal. MFA is still susceptible to certain attacks, such as push bombing, social engineering, or various SMS-related vulnerabilities. The Gold Standard for phishing resistant MFA [CISA.gov] is to use a FIDO2-capable hardware key, where the key must be physically…

Microsoft Authenticator with Number Matching is a new, security-enhanced experience for Multi-Factor Authentication. It helps address emerging “MFA fatigue” attacks—attackers can gain access when users reflexively hit “Approve” on an authentication prompt that an attacker generated. GreenLoop recommends enabling this as the default option for Microsoft Authenticator. Here’s an overview of the experience. This assumes…

Follow these instructions to set up code-based Multi-Factor Authentication for your SonicWall SSL VPN connection. Pre-requisites: These steps will need to be completed the first time you connect after it has been enabled for your organization. You will need an authenticator app installed on your smartphone. If you already have one, proceed to the next…

What: This document walks you through the process of preparing your account for Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”) deployment with your organization. Why: Multi-Factor Authentication is a best-practice against emerging security threats and is strongly recommended as a preventative measure against phishing and various other scamming attempts. MFA requires both the traditional username/password and another authentication method that a…

Need to quickly lock a user out of their Office 365 because they’ve been terminated, or you’re concerned their account has been compromised? Follow the procedure below. You will need Global Admin access in 365 to do this. Step-by-step Instructions: Connect to the MS 365 Admin Center and login with Global Admin credentials. Click on…

Why engage GreenLoop to assist with your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation project, instead of doing it yourself? It’s true that these days, implementing basic MFA in Office 365 isn’t that difficult, and many companies have a power user or two that feel able to enable this for your organization with much lower costs than GreenLoop’s…