About Net Security: December 14, 2007

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	from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP You might be familiar with the use of Rorschach Inkblot tests in psychiatry. I am no psychiatrist, but basically a patient is shown a random blotch of ink on a page and asked to describe what they see- sort of like finding shapes in the clouds. Somehow, the psychiatrist can then gleen some insight into your personality or psyche based on your responses. A new Microsoft Research project is turning to similar inkblots as the basis for a secure password project. You can check out Inkblots as Passwords to learn more.
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Inkblots as Passwords We talk a lot about creating secure passwords here. You can read Creating Secure Passwords, or Do Not Use Real Words, or Configuring Password Policies in Windows, or watch the tutorial video How To Create a Secure Password. One thing you haven't seen here though, and that never occurred to me, is the idea to use a series of inkblot images...read more             More Topics Why You Should Encrypt Your Email 5 Steps to Secure Windows XP Home Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft Product Review: NeWT Vulnerability Scanner What to Look for in Antivirus Software Book Review: Spies Among Us Step-By-Step: Disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer Final Patch Tuesday for 2007 Where has the year gone? Today is the final Patch Tuesday for 2007. Microsoft released a total of 7 new Security Bulletins (3 Critical and 4 Important), bringing the total for the year to 69. That is 9 fewer Security Bulletins than 2006, but I am not sure if that implies anything regarding the state of security...read more   Poll Results: How Many Compliance Requirements Impact You? This poll did not have quite the enthusiastic participation the last one did. I think that is a function of the audience though. The previous poll simply asked for an opinion about protecting a home computer, something that arguably every one of you has. This poll asks you to specify how many compliance requirements affect your organization, something that relatively few of you may be aware of or directly engaged in. At any rate, both 'Zero' and 'Three' tied with...read more     Sponsored Links   Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.

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