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lundi 26 janvier 2015

Safe Access And Active Directory Password Reminder

By Janine Hughes


We are always confronted with the danger of information theft. Whether we think about it or not, the risk is there. We may not have experienced being directly affected by it but it is of major concern. This is especially true for companies who are working with huge amount of information. The need to make sure all of it is protected is very high.

This is the reason why modern systems are devised to address the threat of security. The active directory password reminder is one of these methods. They are sent out to all the employees of the company from time to time when bulk account reset is done. With this, everyone will have the chance to create new passwords that are stronger than the last ones.

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.

Make it difficult. The more complicated it is, the better. Complicated though does not mean that it should be difficult even for you to remember. Combine text with numbers and symbols. Make it mean something for your so you can easily remember it.

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.

Do not use old passwords. No matter how strong you think an access is, if you have used it before in any sites in the internet, then forget it. There are so many combinations you can use. Make a different and unique one. You cannot be so sure that your old password has never been seen or hacked. Settle for the safer choice, namely, a new one.

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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