VMblog Expert Q&A with Darren Siegel of Specops. Passwords, Honeypots and Remote Access

In this episode of the VMblog Expert Video Interview Series, we are joined by Darren Siegel, product specialist and Lead IT Engineer at Specops Software.

Watch this video interview as we learn more about Specops, a leading provider of password management and authentication solutions. Specops protects business data by blocking weak passwords and securing user authentication.

One of the areas we dive into is the topic of honeypots. Siegel explains their primary purpose, what it is, and how Specops utilizes them. He also describes what the latest data collection from honeypots has shown.

Is there a way for organizations to quickly and easily see if their users are using compromised passwords? Yes. Siegel explores and demonstrates a tool that does just that - it's called Specops Password Auditor, and it is a free tool.

And stick around to learn how organizations can and should be securing their remote access from cyber attacks. Get expert advice from Siegel.

Learn more at the Specops Software website: https://specopssoft.com/

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Jump straight in: ↪️
0:00 - Intro with Darren Siegel, product specialist and Lead IT Engineer at Specops Software
0:23 - Background on Specops
1:31 - How and why does Specops use honeypots?
2:39 - Latest data collection from honeypots
4:04 - Specops tool - check for compromised passwords
5:34 - How to secure remote access from cyber attacks
7:36 - Wrap up