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Securing Remote Access Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

I’ve covered in previous articles how remote access can be used by threat actors as a means of gaining entrance, persistence, stealth, and more as part of a cyberattack. And this potential misusing of remote access brings with it some hefty repercussions.

The Current State of Remote Access in Modern-Day Data Breaches

Remote Access to internal endpoints continues to be leveraged by threat actors involved in data breaches. But exactly how much a problem is it, and how can you put a stop to it?

RealVNC’s events schedule for Infosecurity Europe 2022

RealVNC will be part of this year’s Infosecurity Europe event. The event has been connecting the information security community for 25 years and is taking place in five days, between June 21st and 23rd, at ExCel London.

Cure53 security audit reaffirms RealVNC’s strong security stance

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RealVNC has recently engaged with Berlin-based security consultancy Cure53 to perform a complete security audit of its flagship VNC Connect remote access service. The audit included VNC Server and VNC Viewer on all supported platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS), the VNC Connect management portal, and backend services.

Counteracting Remote Access MITRE Threat Actions with VNC

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Without some form of remote access, threat actors conducting a cyberattack simply wouldn’t succeed. Threat actors leverage remote access services at a number of points within an attack, making it an important – and perhaps necessary – part of a cyberattack. So, how can you plan and prop up a defense against attacks?

RealVNC will be at Infosecurity Europe 2022: Here’s why

RealVNC will be part of this year’s Infosecurity Europe (Infosec) event. “Defining the Future of Cybersecurity” is the event’s motto – Infosec connects the information and cybersecurity community, showcasing the latest technology and sharing insider insights.

Three ways to use VNC’s superpowers for good

Because they have have been in the past used by cybercriminals for a variety of threat actions , there’s sometimes an association that may occur in some organizations between VNC-based remote access solutions and malicious activity. However, a secure VNC solution, used as intended, can bring a lot of benefits to your organization.

Five great ways to strengthen your password security

A major password hack is in the news every few weeks; most times, the main reason is (simply) weak passwords. Don’t want to be a victim of the next hack? In this blog, we’ll take a look at five easy steps that you can take to make your passwords stronger.

How the IoT is changing the world with the help of remote access

The Internet of Things (IoT) has arrived, and in the next decade it will revolutionize the world we live in.

Breaking down RDP vs. secure remote access

At a time when remote access has become a necessary part of most organizations’ operations, it’s necessary to take a look at whether the access provided actually maintains organizational security, productivity, and accessibility. Use of remote access (of every flavor and vendor) by organizations has become a staple due to the shift to a hybrid … Read more

3 reasons why MFA needs to be a part of your remote access strategy

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Like every other business, when the pandemic hit, your IT department hurried to find a way to enable a now-remote workforce to access their work machines and/or the corporate network from home.

Why shift-left is a powerful security initiative that strengthens our internal development processes.

We are constantly working to keep RealVNC safer for everyone. Proactive initiatives ensure the integrity of our security.