The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has proposed ending some password requirements. The changes include barring periodic password changes, not requiring the use of specific characters, and stopping the use of security questions. All organisations interacting with the federal government are required to comply with the Digital Identity Guidelines. Critics have argued against password rules that do more harm than good for a while now. NIST is accepting inputs on the guidelines till 7 October.
The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing
