Have you ever wondered what the passwords are like for employees at an IT Security Company? Well, look no further! I am letting you know my password and how I created it. Of course, I did change it once I…
Many clients have asked about password best practices and the concept of passphrases. Passphrases are a secure solution to the everyday password problem. End-users are upset that they have to create a longer, more secure password that can be difficult…
At the beginning of each year, we're inundated on the internet with blog posts and articles relating to what will be the worst security threats for the coming year. These forecasters focus on what is yet to come and want…
The word "manager" is derived from the Latin word manus, meaning "hand." That is essentially what a manager does, they lend a helping hand and guide you in the right direction. Let's face it, we have all experienced a time…
One of the forms of multifactor authentication that can pose a threat to companies are USB drives. Using a USB drive as a password is very similar to the use of Smart Card Technology. When a user wants to access…
Many people believe that hackers started at the dawn of computers and the internet being created. In fact, that is not true. Hackers evolved into hacking computers, smartphones, the internet, and so much more! One of the first known hacks…
For the past few years, certain IT and security professionals have associated passwords as being negative due to recent data breaches. They recommend using biometrics, smart card readers, and other similar technology. The first password was used back in 1961 at…
Are you struggling at work to create a password that won't get you in trouble for being "too easy" or "too weak? Or are you struggling to educate your employees on how to make a secure password so your company…
Did you know that one in six people select their pet's name as their password?
To put this more into perspective, the last year the US Census was taken that categorized the US population into age groups was 2014.…
Every day when I speak to various members of IT departments that are interested in the nFront Password Filter, there are a few common topics that we speak about during our conversations. First, he or she will mention that they…