Greetings,
The October 2018 Maverick Cyber Security newsletter is now available! You are welcome to download and share the content with your students, family, and
friends via email; however, do not post the documents to public facing websites.
We hope you enjoy this monthly addition to our Information Security Awareness Program here at UT Arlington.
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Information Security Awareness Materials
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September 2018 Cyber Security Awareness Newsletter: Identification and Authentication
Passwords have been around for centuries… ever since humans felt the need to password-protect something (the right to enter or pass, for example). Fast-forward
to today and the need for strong identification and authentication is more important than ever. Access to nearly every part of our online lives is protected by nothing more than a username and a string of characters. The strength and uniqueness of those characters
is all that stands between cybercriminals and sensitive data. With that in mind, this month’s issue focuses on the importance of strong passwords, addresses the concerns with standard password practices, and analyzes
updated password guidelines. Scavenger Hunt Questions (and Answers):
1.
Find the piece of expert password advice that rhymes. (Longer is stronger)
2.
Name at least two types of privileged accounts. (local admin, application, privileged user, domain admin)
3.
Name at least one thing that you can do to respect privileged access. (Respect the access you’ve been granted. Use common sense
and think before you click. Remember that physical security is an important part of information security.)
4.
Provide an example of a good password following the new NIST guidelines. (Answers will vary, but should be something along
the lines of: thedogwantstoplayfetch)
5.
What do experts advise you use on personal devices and at home for better password security? (A password manager) |
Posters are a wonderful way to share tips with faculty, staff, and students in passing, or when waiting. Feel free to print and post these items in high
traffic areas. Best printed on 11x17 paper. |
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