In my previous post (Complex Passwords for Complex Security) I detailed the importance of complex passwords. After posting, I thought of all the passwords we have to remember, and felt like I should post an addition to it. By no means do I condone writing down passwords, but having worked in an office IT enviornment I know for a fact it happens. So instead of ignoring the problem, I thought it would be helpful to at least offer some advice to make it as secure as possible.
There are hundreds of ways to make your site or network more secure. These can involve expensive hardware, complicated software, and a LOT of research and time to develop and implement. What’s a low-cost way to beef up your security? Complex passwords! This is a great way for a smaller company to step up a notch in security, and its an easy way for a larger company to add one more roadblock for those malicious “black hats.”