Update to previous port on Password Policy Requirements Introduction In a digital world where security is paramount, staying updated with the latest password management practices is crucial. Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new guidelines that significantly shift our understanding of password complexity and management. In this post, we will explore […]
Introduction The modern computer password was first introduced to the computer science industry and the world in the 1960s by a man named, Fernando Corbató. Over the last 60 years, password protection has evolved through the introduction of additional authentication such as Multi-factor authentication, security questions, tokens, etc. Password users have however grown cold to […]
Update: NIST Password Complexity Guidelines have changed, read more here. Introduction Emmert Wolf once wrote “A man is only as good as the tools he uses”, and it rings true to this very day. However, I’d like to flip the script and say that; “A tool is only as good/useful as the man using it”. Have you […]