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    Learn how to create account lockout policies that details how many failed login attempts should be allowed before a password lock out in order to prevent a password dictionary attack.

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    Does secure FTP services protect against hackers and attacks? In this expert response, Michael Cobb explains why using a secure FTP service is vital for handling sensitive data transfers.

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    In this Q&A, expert Michael Cobb explores separation of duties for security administrators with access to domain controllers and servers running Windows, UNIX and Linux.

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    When granting local admin rights, it's important to do it securely. Learn how to use Global Policy Objects and global security groups to do it correctly.

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    Using remote webcam security surveillance to check the whereabouts of stolen laptops might seem like a good idea, but is it an invasion of privacy? In this expert response, Ernie Hayden discusses t...

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    Learn about the confidentiality of a PCI report on compliance, and a compliance audit report in general in this expert response from Ernie Hayden.

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    Biometrics authentication and an electronic access control system can be closely related, but they're not the same thing. In this IAM expert response, Randall Gamby explains the difference.

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    While IT security consultancies can be helpful when trying to find flaws in an information security management framework, there are ways to do it without spending the money.

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    Learn how to use corporate text messaging as the cornerstone of an enterprise password-reset program in this expert response from Randall Gamby.

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    PCI DSS audits can be a lot easier if the scope is narrow. Learn how to consolidate and store sensitive data in order to best reduce PCI DSS security scope.

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