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In fact, some find even basic digital tasks overwhelming. I’m constantly being asked for technical advice.As if I have the magic formula that will... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/helping-people-stay-safe-online-a-simple-guide-for-it-pros) [![Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg?width=6144&height=3456&name=AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) 6 min read #### [Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 10/3/25, 12:39 PM Let's be honest - saving passwords in a web browser seems extremely convenient. Chrome or Edge offers to save them; all that needs to happen next is clicking "yes." But could there be potential risks here? But here's the thing: just because... 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Passwords remain popular today and may remain used for some time to come; NIST guidelines in Special... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) [![passwordless-is-better](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg?width=4966&height=3020&name=AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) 5 min read #### [Better security? Ditch the password](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 6/6/25, 10:17 AM Passwords are no longer the gold standard for security. They are the weakest link. Despite decades of training users to create complex passwords and Identity Management solutions providing higher levels of encryption, hackers continue to bypass... 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One recent concern is the DefendNot tool, which can quietly disable Microsoft Defender on Windows systems without user awareness. This... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/defendnot-cyber-threat-understanding-the-risks) [![](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Essential%20Security%20framework-1.jpeg?width=1344&height=768&name=Essential%20Security%20framework-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) 6 min read #### [Essential 8 VS NIST vs ISO 27001 blog Pros and Cons](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 10/15/24, 9:50 AM Who's this article for? If your cyber security posture is important to you and your IT team. Working in G&R or compliance role that is researching for relevant frameworks. You are planning to embrace a new security framework. Trying to lower your... [Governance and compliance](https://blog.cns.global/tag/governance-and-compliance) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) [![cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Cybersecurity-Safe-Technology-Use-1.png?width=2200&height=997&name=Cybersecurity-Safe-Technology-Use-1.png)](https://blog.cns.global/cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online) 5 min read #### [Cybersecurity and keeping children safe online](https://blog.cns.global/cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online) ![Picture of Alejandro Andres Roig](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/8_orgid_1a386dfc-e594-405e-aee1-870a7d6a6074.jpg?width=30&name=8_orgid_1a386dfc-e594-405e-aee1-870a7d6a6074.jpg) [Alejandro Andres Roig:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alejandro-andres-roig) 5/14/24, 11:06 AM Young people typically prefer social media and online games like those found on social networks such as YouTube and TikTok; there is an increasing amount of content specifically targeted towards this age range, from videos geared toward younger... 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