SARAH D. SCALET
A good password is a system for creating codes that are easy to remember but hard to crack. Here's a set of guidelines:
The furor over HPs investigation into leaks from its board of directors raises a question: When should it be OK to lie?
What FIPS 201 federal smart cards could mean for corporate America
HSPD-12: United States of Access Control
A fast-approaching smart card deadline for federal agencies could be the seminal moment for bringing together physical and logical access control. But is the government trying to do too much too soon?
The goal of HSPD-12 is to give federal employees and contractors a standardized, tamperproof smart card that they can use for both physical and logical access. Here's how it would work:
Two-Factor Too Scarce at Consumer Banks
A search for strong authentication in online banking comes up short
The Seven Deadly Sins of Records Retention
Records retention periods are increasingly governed by regulations. Here are worst (and best) practices for securing data and documents.
Most of your colleagues, friends and family members are just as protected setting up free, do-it-yourself credit monitoring that helps spot identity fraud. Here's how:
Make Yourself a Dream Security Job Candidate
A sharp suit and a set of acronyms won't be enough to land a top position. Leading recruiters share the specifics that make job-seekers easy to place.
Enter the Security KnowledgeVault
The resources in this Security KnowledgeVault provide expert advice on everything from creating a multilayered security strategy and deploying a more proactive fight against cybercrime, to realizing when it's time to stop going it alone and seek outside, expert help.
Protecting Your Data on Mobile Devices
Protecting data on mobile devices creates a whole new batch of security headaches. Join experts in this Videocast lead by John Girard, VP and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, to hear how you can deploy a comprehensive enterprise encryption strategy.
