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Credential validation for an enterprise password storage vault
Randall Gamby offers advice on the credential validation process for an enterprise password storage system. Answer
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Utilizing a hash function algorithm to help secure data
Learn how a hash function algorithm -- specifically a one-way hash function of the Dynamic SHA-2 algorithm -- can help protect important documents using a variety of hashes to confuse malicious code. Ask the Expert
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Is a touchscreen virtual keyboard good for keeping passwords secure?
Recently, touchscreen virtual keyboards have been showing up on sites as an added security measure. What are the pros and cons of these virtual keyboards, and are they capable of stopping keylogging? Ask the Expert
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Password encryption program: Best practices and alternatives
If you want to create password encryption code, check out these best practices from IAM expert Randall Gamby. He also offers alternatives to encrypting, such as using Kerberos or Federation SAML. Ask the Expert
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HIPAA password policy: Managing Windows stored usernames and passwords
Under HIPAA, is it allowable to store Windows usernames and passwords? In this expert response, Ernie Hayden discusses managing access for companies that must be HIPAA compliant. Ask the Expert
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Account lockout policy: Addressing too many failed login attempts
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. Ask the Expert
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Creating a password-reset program with corporate text messaging
Learn how to use corporate text messaging as the cornerstone of an enterprise password-reset program in this expert response from Randall Gamby. Ask the Expert
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Password security vaults: Is SSO authentication better?
Password security vaults may be able to aid users in remembering many different passwords, but are they the most secure solutions? IAM expert Randall Gamby gives his recommendations on setting password technology policy. Ask the Expert
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Is KeePass safe? Free password protection programs and enterprise IAM
The lure of free password protection programs such as KeePass can be strong, but are they really up to enterprise security standards? In this response, IAM expert Randall Gamby explains why the best password protection software might not be the cheap... Ask the Expert
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How to find and remove keyloggers and prevent spyware installation
Keep keyloggers from stealing your users' passwords by learning how to find and remove keyloggers, as well as how to prevent spyware installation in the first place, from IAM expert Randall Gamby. Ask the Expert
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