It's tempting to use short passwords; they are easier to type and easier to remember.
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Passwords Enhance Computer Security
With the epidemic of online fraudulent activities, such as phishing scams, we must all get used to the additional burdens of multiple layers of security.
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Factor Authentication
You may have heard that a longer NT password actually could be less secure. Be careful with the reasoning behind this statement, as it must be qualified, in terms of why longer would not be better, and quantified, in terms of which password lengths could be worse.
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Length -- The LM Hash Factor
The effort needed in achieving total computer system security seems overwhelming. There is always something else you could do to improve your security stance. You might be surprised, then, if I told you that just one step could accomplish this goal:
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Security -- Seven Simple Steps
If your business depends on even one computer, you must do backups. Conversely, if you cannot justify the cost of doing backups -- either in terms of time or money -- you cannot justify using a computer for your business.
Almost daily we are swamped with media reports and anecdotes
about Internet worms, viruses, and worse, direct remote attacks
launched against organizations of all sizes. In recent years, most
large corporations and agencies have invested considerable time and
money in protecting computer resources, privacy and information.
Still, we know that newer, ever more sophisticated exploits are
discovered in the wild
at an alarming rate.
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and Your Enterprise
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Strong passwords are your first line of defense in protecting your systems. Use this free password tool to create your new password. Small or medium business owners, enterprise managers and employees alike will find valuable password guidelines and tips on our Password Security 101 page.
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