On 12/27/07, Ziots, Edward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Kurt,
>
> I don't know if you are being serious on this or not, but I am sure you are 
> going
> to run into a boatload of issues with trying to implement that type of 
> standard.

Yes - there are always cultural issues surrounding this. However,
there are ways to manage that. For instance, I've heard of one small
company that makes it a company-wide event - password changing day.

> Passwords anymore are passé, it's the weakest form of authentication and
> easiest to crack. Honestly, if you want to increase the level of security at 
> your
> company I would be looking into 2-factor authentication systems like smart-
> cards proximity cards or otherwise.

In theory, I agree. However, the front-end costs are not small, and
it's unlikely, at least in my company, that I could sell it.

Far easier to sell long passwords.

Kurt

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