Switching Gears: Tech Titans Urged to Ditch Default Passwords by CISA
In an effort to enhance cybersecurity, CISA’s new ‘Secure by Design’ alert series is urging tech manufacturers to ditch the practice of setting easily hackable default passwords. It’s a call for tech giants to step up their game and take ownership of customer security outcomes.
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, CISA is on a roll giving us a scoop of cybersecurity 101, with a cherry on top – eliminating default passwords! This is part of their new 'Secure by Design' (SbD) alert series, and they're urging tech manufacturers to take the wheel. They want the big guys to quit the habit of setting easy-to-hack default passwords, and instead, take ownership of customer security outcomes. It's like saying, "Hey, stop leaving your customers' doors wide open for the cyber crooks!" Bravo, CISA, for pushing the tech giants into the realm of responsible cyber parenting.Already a member? Log in here