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Security Boot Camp Series Day 4 |
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Sunday, 13 December 2009 14:55 |
Day 4: Get a handle on authentication
YOUR ASSIGNMENT TODAY
Get a handle on authentication.
WHY DO IT
 One rational, standardized authentication policy across the organization will make all your applications more secure.
HOW TO DO IT
Outline the security issue for your boss: you’ve got a hodgepodge of access and authentication methods, and they’re ripe for access by the right inquisitive hacker. Once the boss realizes there's a real problem, get to work. Fix the highest-risk assets first, followed by applications with lower use and exposure. This means fixing existing systems, implementing the new policies in new custom projects, and enforcing the new policies when buying new software. If a legacy application cannot be brought in line with the new policies, consider getting rid of it.
RECOMMENDED READING:
"Strategic security: Get a handle on authentication," Infoworld.com
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 December 2009 15:08 |
