Password strength

1. Shred your documents. Don’t toss bank statements and credit card receipts in the trash. Dispose of them using a cross-cut shredder or shredding service. 2. Strengthen your passwords. Use random combinations of letters, numbers and special characters. Create different passwords for each account and change them frequently. 3. Check your credit reports. You’re entitled to one free credit report every year from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. Request one report every four months…

being finger print and iris scans. Biometrics are favored because they are less likely to change; finger prints don’t change over time and neither do irises. For mobile phones, a simple four number password is easy to hack and even guess, creating very little privacy. Even with more complicated passwords, there is still the strong chance personal information, such as credit card…

disadvantages: Advantages of using LDAP for SSO 1. Since LDAP is pretty much standardized, there are many plugins that are readily available. 2. The passwords are stored securely with all of the needed authentication methods as well as the security mechanisms are already implemented. 3. You can implement its account lockout policies and it password history features if…

As cloud service allows users to access their resources from anywhere on any device through the Internet. The network becomes a risky part in the process. An immediate connection to the web implies that the cloud framework is inclined to outages and service interruptions which could happen amidst a task or transaction causing delays or loss of time sensitive data. 3.1.1 Our strategies to Protect: Use security SDKs to encrypt your data Security software development kit (SDKs) are a great way to…

Identify strategies to control and monitor each event to mitigate risk and minimize exposure Identify at least two types of security events and baseline anomalies that might indicate suspicious activity. One type of a security event that might indicate supicious activity is an authentication failures found in audit logs. Audit logs contain a high volume of events so particular attention on which events that should be specifically tracked and managed require consideration. An audit log can…

CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. Contrary to common belief, it does not have anything to do with wiretapping or hidden cameras, in fact it is widely used in areas such as banks, parking lots, traffic, casinos, shopping malls and even in convenience stores. When its usefulness is considered, use of CCTV in cities for surveillance purposes is obligatory considering the…

Password security is a very important topic with many counterparts. It is important to know the security risks involved with passwords. Complex passwords have become very popular for businesses in order to log into your office computer. Often times you are required to change that complex password on a regular basis as well, which can make remembering the password extremely difficult and will often times cause the user to write it down or store it somewhere. Often times employees may share their…

result assessment I was actually surprise from my results. My personal computer (PC) actually received “severe risk” and “blank or weak password” which it actually makes sense because everyone in the house uses the computer; I decide to use because my brand new laptop will not giving the results I’m looking for. In addition, the house PC does not have a password except on my parent’s accounts so I was bound to receive a red flag for bad security practice. After doing assessment I actually…

It is the responsibility of all Coastal Head Start employees and users of Coastal Head Start computers, e- mail and internet access system to read, understand, and follow this policy. Coastal Head Start encourages the use of its computers, the internet and e-mail because they further Head Start’s mission by making communication and information accessibility more efficient and effective. However, computers located on Coastal head Start property and/or purchased by Coastal Head Start, including…

Authentication With the rapid growth of Web-based applications, the Internet is a perfect target for hackers. Attacking an individual person or a multi-billionaire company is achievable in a click of a button. Today, almost everything is done by means of using the Internet, from simple email access to paying bills online, managing online banking, filling out taxes, shopping, and so on. As a result, the Internet has become a feeding ground for hackers. These presents a great deal of concerns and…