Re: Password alternatives

[John Morrison <john.morrison101 () googlemail com>]

All good ideas and all worth pursuing.

Biometrics and tokens are useful. They are more like a physical key
and it is easier to explain about why you should not share.

Passphrases are much better than complex passwords. They are difficult
to guess and crack, and they are easier to remember. If someone can't
remember something they WILL write it down. Once written down no
technical skill or hacking time is required to break in. A bit like
leaving your safe combination taped to the front of the safe.

I would suggest that you talk to the senior staff and find out what
they want (share what with whom) and what specific issues they have
with the current system. Then work towards meeting their and your
requirments.

Education is the most effective method. It may be costly in time and
resources, however. I spent a lot of time spread over a 10 year period
teaching my kids to use good passwords, spot scams, etc. It has took
the UK government over a decade to teach drivers not to drink and
drive and a similar length of time to make wearing a seat belt second
nature.

On 26 March 2010 18:18, WALI <hkhasgiwale () gmail com> wrote:
> Hi guys
>
> The recent attempt to roll out password complexity within our AD domain has
> not been well recieved by higher / executive management. These guys have a
> habit of sharing their passwords with their PAs and secretaries and now they
> are cribbing when they need to change their password every 90 days.
>
> What are best and most workable alternatives? Biometrics, RSA tokens? Any
> thing else which you guys have implemented with relative ease?
>
> Pls advise!
>
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