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Re: Password Storage
From: "Rob klein Gunnewiek" <rob.kleingunnewiek () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:59:31 +0200
On 8/1/06, Doug W <dougiegee () hotmail com> wrote:
Hi Everyone What do people generally do in the case of password storage? For example, I strongly believe that storing passwords in documents is a terrible idea as I am sure you would agree.
Store them in encrypted format. Even better it is when the employees carry PDA's. For example, I have a Palm PDA and use the program "Strip" to store all my passwords strongly encrypted with 256-bit AES. If I lose the PDA, still my passwords will be safe. Never store them in plain text. You can better have a post-it on your monitor than having it stored in clear text on your PC IMO. -- Met vriendelijke groet, Rob klein Gunnewiek --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINEThe NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life.
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- Re: Password Storage PCSC Information Services (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Devdas Bhagat (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Rob klein Gunnewiek (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Robert Larsen (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Ayaz Ahmed Khan (Aug 03)
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- Re: Password Storage Greg Merideth (Aug 03)
- Re: Password Storage Saqib Ali (Aug 04)
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