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Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker
From: David Lundy <dlundy () PACIFIC EDU>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:59:18 +0000
Larry: Because of uncertainty. One does not necessarily know of a compromise. Consider that the Germans lost U-Boats in WWII because they were unaware that Enigma had been compromised. David Lundy ----------------------------------- David Lundy Assistant IT Security Officer University of the Pacific Stockton, CA 95211 Email: dlundy () pacific edu<mailto:dlundy () pacific edu> Voice: 209-946-3951 Fax: 209-946-2898 From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Larry K. Emmons Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 5:46 PM To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Neal, In a similar discussion I was challenged with a question. "Why do I need to change my password?" I went through the typical responses about security and was then asked the same question again. I pondered my dilemma and was then enlightened with a response. I should only have to change my password if it has been compromised. If it hasn't been compromised, why change it? Chicken or egg? Thanks, Larry Director of Technology and Support Services Saginaw Valley State University www.svsu.edu<http://www.svsu.edu> On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:28 PM -0800, "Fisch, Neal" <Neal.Fisch () CSUCI EDU<mailto:Neal.Fisch () CSUCI EDU>> wrote: Good afternoon everyone, In today’s world of knowledge workers having a multitude of devices used for accessing their work data, I would like know how strict you feel password policies should be to be able to accommodate this plethora of devices, accommodate a seamless password change process, and still be secure. Items of particular interest are password/access controls specifically in regards to acceptable timeframes for password resets and number of failed login attempts. Thanks all! Neal Neal Fisch Director, Enterprise Services and Security Information Security Officer Division of Technology & Communication California State University Channel Islands One University Drive, Camarillo CA 93012 Solano Hall – Room 2178 Email: neal.fisch () csuci edu<mailto:neal.fisch () csuci edu> Voice: 805-437-3278 | Mobile: 805-443-6529 | Fax: 805-437-3377 [EXT_IS]
Current thread:
- Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Fisch, Neal (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Larry K. Emmons (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker David Lundy (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Julie Journitz (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Larry K. Emmons (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Matthew Trump (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Shalla, Kevin (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Jones, Mark B (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Jones, Mark B (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker David Lundy (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Larry K. Emmons (Feb 09)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Thomas Carter (Feb 10)
- Re: Password Policies for today's knowledge worker Jones, Mark B (Feb 09)