Choosing and managing passwords is the fundamental security measure in client’s control. Even if the application and it’s server is impenetrable, it means absolutely nothing if your password can be cracked by an average Joe. You would think that all security conscious people would know how to protect themselves, but I frequently see cases like … Continue reading All You Need To Know About Passwords – Hints from the Dark Web
Passwords are like underpants: Change them often or make them strong Do you know how secure your remote users’ networks are? Hackers are waiting to take advantage of the weakest link. It’s often said, yet not often followed: Passwords are like underpants, they need to be changed often, or have strong ones. For years the … Continue reading Preparing for the cyber threats of tomorrow
Cyber-crime is the second most-reported economic crime in Australia and costs the economy an estimated $17 billion annually, but despite this there are widespread “frailties” in the governance of cyber security among executives in both the public sector and private enterprise, according to a newly published report. The survey of Australia’s security preparedness by the Macquarie … Continue reading Cyber security governance in public, private sectors falls short
