Security News > 2020 > July > How to find and fix vulnerable default credentials on your network
Network appliances and devices that still have their default credentials present a risk to your organization, says SecurityHQ. Think of all the routers, switches, appliances, and other devices that may be available and accessible on your network.
In its blog post entitled "Notes from the Field. Don't Default on Password Security," SecurityHQ described the trap of default credentials.
After the device is set up, good security practices dictate that the administrator change the default credentials to ones that are more secure and complex.
The attacker typically scans your network to look for vulnerable spots, notes SecurityHQ. Such a scan can reveal which ports are open and accessible as well as which applications and devices still have their default credentials.
Such companies as Qualys, Nessus, and Rapid7 all provide tools that can look for applications and appliances that still have their default credentials.