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User passwords and network permissions


Passwords have long been a tried and true authentication method on Windows systems, but as malicious hackers have evolved and the network perimeter has expanded with all sorts of mobile devices like PDAs, mobile phones and laptops, the need for passwords has only grown. Learn how to manage Windows passwords and password policy in this section. Also, learn how you can manage network user rights and permissions on Windows desktop systems.
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Eight is too many characters for strong passwords
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 15 Sep 2009
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Nine common password oversights to avoid
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 05 Aug 2009
TIP - Protect your systems from weak passwords, poor password policies and any subsequent security issues with these nine tips designed to strengthen your password protection.
Secure your Windows systems with proper password practices
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 29 Jul 2009
TIP - Creating and enforcing comprehensive policies, along with ensuring a layered approach to security, are basic Windows password recommendations that can keep your systems secure.
Managing multiple passwords in Windows
Submitted By: SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 08 Jul 2009
TIP - Allowing users to manage their passwords can lead to security risks. Enacting policies, such as base passwords for different systems, can help keep your Windows environment safe.
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Windows desktop endpoint security challenges podcast series
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 31 Mar 2009
PODCAST - Planning desktop virtualization and cloud computing in your environment? Get a heads up on Windows desktop endpoint security challenges by listening to this expert podcast.
Windows security toolbox: Network security
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
RESOURCE KIT - Check out these 12 free tools from SearchWindowsSecurity.com to prevent attackers from crippling your network.
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SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Understanding how a criminal breaks into a stolen Windows laptop can help you secure your own laptops.
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Powering and Protecting Business Email - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   21 JUL 2003, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   The explosive growth of email usage is forcing companies to review and replace their present messaging infrastructures with scalable technology. This webcast discusses new products and technologies addressing those needs. And introduces the IronPort C60.
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Password Hardening Journal
SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 24 Sep 2008
RESOURCE GUIDE - One oft-forgotten element of a secure organization is password security. Check out our Windows security journal to find out how to secure your organization at this level.
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key-value pair
14 Aug 2008
WORD - What is key-value pair? A key-value pair (KVP) is a set of two linked data items: a key, which is a unique identifier for some item of data, and the value, which is either the data that is identified or a pointer to the ...
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