RE: Security procedure question

[missy.augustine () gmail com]

I think the main issue with passwords is that many companies require you to have multiple complicated (one number, one 
special char, at least 8 characters) passwords and then need to be changed every 60-90 days, and can't be too close to 
older version of the password. Humans are inherently flawed, we have a much easier time remembering patterns, random 
letters numbers and characters do not come easy, and coupled with the fact we need to change them we are overwheled. 

Credit cards are 'relatively' easy to change, in business trying to get your password reset seems like pulling teeth. 

I really don't think there is a simple solution to the password problem, I think companies which utilizes sign in cards 
(with encryption of cource) with a pin #, then that card + pin can be used to open up other portals within the intranet 
are a step in the right direction.

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