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We are only human, and as such, our security strategies can be undermined by the human
capacity to make mistakes. Either way, there are methods to minimize the possibility that the
human element enables exploit and brute-force attacks:

• Keeping your software up-to-date.
• Improving your remote access security using elements like two factor authentication for
RDP sessions.
• Requiring the use of strong passwords or password managers.
• Limiting the number of failed login attempts to your systems.
• Restricting the number of users and workstations who can have access to remote
sessions.
• Other best practices regarding reinforcing remote access control, can be found here:
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-212A.

To err is human, and there is no way to completely eliminate the possibility of an attack. But
reinforcing security policies, especially those involving human interaction, and having a plan B
ready to go when mistakes happen is a divine best security practice.

About the Author

Luis Betancourt, Technical Product Manager, Easy Solutions

As Technical Product Manager for Easy Solutions’ safe browsing products,
Detect Safe Browsing, Luis and his team focus on the research and
development of innovative anti-fraud technologies. He graduated with a
Cum Laude in Mechatronic Engineer from the Military University New
Granada. He currently lives in Bogota, Colombia

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