Password management nightmares are abundant in the enterprise. From weak and forgotten passwords to lost passwords, the threats to desktop security seem endless. But don’t fret. We’ve compiled a guide of our top password tips and tricks to help you heal your security woes.
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MANAGING PASSWORDS IN THE ENTERPRISE
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How
to manage multiple passwords in WindowsAre you having trouble managing the growing number of passwords in your Windows arsenal? These five methods can lighten your load.
Windows
7 doesn't end the need to monitor passwords
Windows 7 password security goes well beyond surface-level identification. Effectively locking down
your system is essential to protecting your organization from threats.
Bolstering
password strength in the enterprise
Although enhanced authentication measures are commonplace in today’s enterprise, simple passwords
just don’t make the cut.
Constructing
an effective password policy
Getting your password policy up to par could mean life or death when it comes to enterprise
security. It’s important to build a management-approved policy for your organization -- and keep it
intact.
Linking
Windows security with clear-cut password policies
Establishing a balanced password policy isn’t the only thing administrators need to do to secure
enterprise information. Preventing weak passwords and decryption is also a must.
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PASSWORD BEST PRACTICES
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Nine
password blunders to avoid in the enterprise
Weak passwords can easily be avoided if you know what to look for. Our expert breaks down nine
common oversights you should steer clear of.
Is
eight too many characters for strong passwords?
Coming up with a password character limit that meets security needs and satisfies users is almost
impossible, but passphrases may do the trick.
Best
practices for Windows password management
Go back to basics with these recommendations for improved password management, including how to
decipher a proper password and enforce your password policy.
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CRACKING DESKTOP PASSWORDS
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How to
crack a password
Password cracking isn’t always a bad business practice. In fact, there are a number of techniques
that can serve you well depending on the situation.
Cracking
passwords in Windows 7
Hackers are using an endless amount of tools to crack enterprise passwords -- including those on
the Windows 7 operating system.
For more information on enterprise security visit SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com.
This was first published in February 2011
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