Security is Important

Security has long been second nature in IT. Today, AV is more integrated with IT, but security practices aren’t keeping pace. As a result, AV systems are often underprotected, exposing clients and networks to unnecessary risk.

PepperDash Portal can Help

PepperDash Portal is rolling out new security features to help make AV Operations more secure. By simplifying tasks like rotating passwords, and verifying security compliance, Portal makes it easier to maintain basic security hygiene. It also automatically audits your systems and flags settings that could pose significant security risks, so you know where to focus your attention. With features like these, Portal helps organizations strengthen security, reduce risk, and build better habits.

Enterprise-Wide Password Management

Portal simplifies password management by enabling IT teams to update credentials across multiple devices simultaneously from one central dashboard. This automated approach saves significant time compared to manual device-by-device updates, while encouraging more frequent password rotations to enhance security and protect against cyber threats that exploit outdated credentials.

• Change passwords for multiple devices in a few clicks.
• Enforce policies like password length, complexity, and rotation thresholds.
• Record changes to facilitate security audits.
• Receive alerts when devices are out of policy or non-compliant.
• Improve incident response times.

Monitor for Default Credentials

Default credentials are publicly available in user manuals and troubleshooting guides on the open Internet. Armed with those default credentials, a malicious actor only needs an IP address to compromise an entire network.

Portal makes it easier to defend against these kinds of attacks by automatically monitoring device passwords, and alerting you when default credentials are in use. Rather than logging into each processor manually, administrators can then push password updates to supported devices simultaneously. It’s a simple, efficient, and effective way to improve your defense posture.

Rotate Passwords

Many organizations require regular password changes. Enforcing these policies manually is often taxing, if not completely impractical. Portal lets you schedule and assign password updates, and track completion—ensuring compliance and reducing operational burden. This feature also helps with security audits by providing documentation that password policies are being followed.

Identify and Address Security Risks

Credentials are just one potential threat vector. There are a number of security behaviors that organizations should be doing, including:

• Disable unused network ports
• Use HTTPS and SSH instead of HTTP and Telnet
• Keep firmware up to date
• Change default SNMP community strings
• Disable unnecessary protocols like UPnP and FTP

Portal helps enforce these standards by automatically auditing devices, and flagging settings that could pose significant security risks. When issues are detected, you can assign tasks to team members, initiate remote configuration changes, or schedule updates—all from a centralized dashboard.

Protect your Organization Today

The best time to secure your AV systems was yesterday. The second-best time is now. Don’t wait for a breach to expose weak points in your infrastructure.

Contact us today to learn how Portal can help you proactively protect your AV systems and align them with modern cybersecurity practices.