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While the growing trend among companies today is to implement stronger password policies to increase network security, it
seems that many still struggle with finding the most cost-effective solution. Read about what a recent survey of over 600
IT professionals discovered about password policies, and find (...)
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While the growing trend among companies today is to implement stronger password policies to increase network
security, it seems that many still st... ...
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2010-03-11
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Three strikes—your out; that’s what lockout management does. But employees often forget the many passwords needed to access
information. What ensues is a flood of calls to the help desk that, over time, can become a huge administrative burden. Adopting
a strong password policy is critical. By impleme (...)
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... a strong password policy is critical. By implementing a lockout management strategy
via automated management solutions, businesses enhance security and improve ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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E*Trade was notified about a cookie vulnerability in August, but the correction wasn't made until after the problem became
public. (...)
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... In late August computer programmer Jeff Baker discovered scenarios in which cybercriminals could compromise
the password security of the users of E*Trade, an ...
Published:
2000-10-27
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Is it true that companies in Europe are more concerned with security, while those in the US are more concerned with productivity?
Maybe. However, there’s a trend in the US toward safer log-on, authentication, and authorization. In the next few years, both
aspects may converge as the US will be more sec (...)
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... Is a Password? Source: SECUDE AG. Document Type: White Paper Description: Is it true
that companies in Europe are more concerned with security, while those in ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Today’s increasing compliance requirements have focused additional attention on how enterprises manage and control these
critical accounts and passwords. How can you address the requirement for shared privileged access while still maximizing information
security? Find out how traditional solutions may (...)
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... Find out how traditional solutions may not be providing the security you need—and how
upgrading your password system with an automated solution can help. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Noncompliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards can have a devastating effect on any company that relies on credit
card transactions. Contractual penalties and revocation of your rights to process credit card transactions are just two potential
repercussions. Though there is no single solution f (...)
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Achieving PCI Compliance for Privileged Password Management and Remote Vendor Access. Source: e-DMZ Security.
Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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There are a lot of different social engineering techniques, but they all have the same basic idea. The trick behind social
engineering is to get the user to give up valuable information without them suspecting anything. (...)
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There are a lot of different social engineering techniques, but they all have the same basic idea. The trick behind social
engineering is to get t...
Published:
2001-12-22
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April is the cruelest month for operating system security holes. Red Hat posted a fix within six hours, but Microsoft leaves
us… still waiting! (...)
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... and will execute any extra, embedded commands included with the password change. Red
Hat should be commended for their swift response to the security hole. ...
Published:
2000-05-09
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It seems that these days you need a password for everything. And with so many to remember, it’s no wonder helpdesks are bombarded
with calls that tie up the IT department’s resources. Password inflation and the resulting fatigue increasingly frustrate
not only end users, but the support teams that de (...)
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Enterprise Password Management: A Guide for Best Practices. ... Download <strong>Enterprise
Password Management: A Guide for Best Practices</strong>. Comments: ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
It seems that these days you need a password for everything. And with so many to remember, it’s no wonder helpdesks are bombarded
with calls that tie up the IT department’s resources. Password inflation and the resulting fatigue increasingly frustrate
not only end users, but the support teams that de (...)
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password security:
... Enterprise Password Management: A Guide for Best Practices. Source: Siber Systems. Description:
It seems that these days you need a password for everything. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The Secure Remote Password (SRP) holds great promise as a way to strongly authenticate a user without the usual risks of
dictionary attack(s) faced by other password-based authentication schemes. Yet the industry de-facto standard remains the
password-based authentication scheme. This article explores th (...)
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... More than likely, the user will need to write down the password to remember it, thereby
compromising its security if the piece of paper gets into the wrong ...
Published:
2003-03-03
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Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets may be putting your corporate information at risk. Lost or stolen smartphones
that are not password-protected, or information in corporate e-mail or business applications transmitted wirelessly but not
encrypted, can all too easily expose confidential corpor (...)
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It’s All about Security: Things to Know Before You Open the Doors to ... Lost or stolen
smartphones that are not password-protected, or information in corporate e ...
Published:
2011-07-04
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This article explores the possibilities for the Secure Remote Password (SRP) in today’s multi-channel world, specifically
how it improves upon the inherent insecurity of password authentication and the obstacles to overcome to succeed. (...)
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password security:
... The Secure Remote Password Protocol , Proceedings of the 1998 Internet Society Network
and Distributed System Security Symposium, San Diego, March 1998, pp. ...
Published:
2003-03-04
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Powerful strategies for taking charge of Smart Enterprise Single Sign-on (ESSO).Read our free whitepaper!No obligation ever!
The increasing number of passwords actually decrease productivity and present a security risk when people get frustrated and
write their passwords on a sticky note. This means the a (...)
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Powerful strategies for taking charge of Smart Enterprise Single Sign-on (ESSO).Read our free whitepaper!No obligation ever!
The increasing number ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have been
exposed to extensive security holes. (...)
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Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have
been exposed to extensive se...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Performing patch management is one of the most tedious chores that must be completed by network administrators. While there
are many patch management tools available, they can be expensive, have sharp learning curves, or are not deployable across
all software platforms. One third party solution, however, (...)
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Performing patch management is one of the most tedious chores that must be completed by network administrators. While there
are many patch managem...
Published:
2004-09-10
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Keeping up-to-date on security features is challenging for any size business. Making your computer system secure without
sacrificing usability isn’t easy. In fact, careful planning is absolutely necessary to ensure a secure system that works for
you. Whether you’re worried about hackers, phishing, or (...)
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Microsoft Dynamics GP: Planning for Security. Source ... data. Download <strong>Microsoft
Dynamics GP: Planning for Security</strong>. Comments: ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Password Fortification Authentication. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. The Internet is having an identity crisis. Long regarded as a powerful tool for cost reduction and
service enhancement, the Internet is falling short of its (...)
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password security:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Password Fortification Authentication. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Boun...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have been
exposed to extensive security holes. (...)
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password security:
Due to security vulnerabilities in Standard & Poor's Comstock product, their customer sites throughout the world have
been exposed to extensive se...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
Get SMB Phone Systems Buyer's Guide from Focus.Free whitepapers by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). If you are a small
to medium business (SMB) looking to purchase a business phone system, you’ve no doubt discovered that buying one is not easy.
You must quickly identify your specific needs before yo (...)
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Get SMB Phone Systems Buyer's Guide from Focus.Free whitepapers by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). If you are a small
to medium business (SMB)...
Published:
2010-03-11