Webcast: Passwords: You Are the Weakest Link

https://media.blubrry.com/bhis/content.blubrry.com/bhis/BHIS_Podcast_Passwords_Youaretheweakestlink.mp3 Why are companies still recommending an 8-character password minimum?  Passwords are some of the easiest targets for attackers, yet companies still allow weak passwords in their environment. Multiple service providers recommend 8-character minimum passwords based on outdated data.  Download Slides: https://www.activecountermeasures.com/presentations Originally recorded as a live webcast on December 5th, 2019 Presented by: Darin Roberts & CJ Cox Because of newer attack methods and increased computing power, password minimums need to be increased to 15 characters to keep networks safe.  On this BHIS Webcast, Darin & CJ discuss: * Current password policies: BHIS recommendations, Microsoft, Google, Apple, NIST * Why do we recommend 15 characters – brute force, password crack, LM Hash * Passphrase vs. password * Recommended password policy summary Wild West Hackin’ Fest – Most Hands-On Infosec Con! Join us at the new Way West Wild West Hackin’ Fest in San Diego — March 11-13th, 2020. Learn more: https://www.wildwesthackinfest.com/ Join the BHIS Blog Mailing List – get notified when we post new blogs, webcasts, and podcasts. Join 1,896 other subscribers Email Address Subscribe