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الجمعة، 30 يناير 2015

Active Directory Password Reminder And Creating Strong Access Info

By Janine Hughes


Sometimes we take information security too lightly that we end up being sorry when data is already stolen. Data theft has long been a big issue in the digital age. With businesses going online and with more company information being provided in the internet, the demand for more protection is bigger.

The risk is very high that owners spend a significant amount of money to ensure its protection. Active directory password reminder is only one mode that ensures the regular protection of different information that comes in and out of the business. This is a method used to remind employees to change the current access that they have to a stronger one.

Sadly, a lot of employees take this for granted. Some of them continue logging in to the old account details that they have and complain about not being able to access it. Of course it will not work. After the resetting, you will be given temporary passwords that you need in order to access it. These temporary ones have limited lifespan. It is the responsibility of the employees to change it to their preferred ones.

If you encounter resetting from time to time, you should be thankful. This means that the company is paying high regards to your data. You should do your own share of responsibility by following the instructions that the IT team has provided. If you need help for password creation, do not hesitate to ask for their suggestions. Here are some of the most common and effective ones.

Do not settle for simple. Go for combinations. Simple passwords like a name of your favorite anime character is a bad log in info. This can easily be hacked. Create one that combines letters with numbers and with symbols on your keyboard. Be as creative as you can. As much as possible, do not make it readable.

It should be eight characters or more. Eight is the standard length of a strong access. Lower than that is discouraged. Sit down and spend some time creating a new one. While we use combinations, make sure that you make something that you can easily remember.

Create one that is different from your previous passwords. As much as possible, your new access should not be the same with anything that you have used before. Create an entirely new one. Using an old one still has it risks considering that it has bee used in accessing information before.

Absolutely no dictionary words. This could potentially be the easiest things to hack. No matter how unusual a word sounds, if it is in a dictionary, then never mind. Hackers will surely know it as well. Explore your creativity and make your own word. As mentioned, combinations are your best bet. Stick with it.

Data theft is common. It can happen to anyone including you. As employees in a company, it is your responsibility to abide by the rules and regulations set by the higher ups when it comes to security measures. They are all for your good. Cooperate well.




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