One cybersecurity firm estimated it could solve a seven-character password in just two seconds even when the password had ...

Conventional security wisdom says to change your passwords frequently. Generally, however, that doesn't do much. I'll explain ...

Everyone who uses a computer makes Purdue’s computing environment more secure by following these strong recommendations. Over time, even strong passwords lose security. The best practice is to change ...

Open-source password manager Bitwarden is adding an extra layer of security for accounts that are not protected by two-factor ...

Set BIOS password for added security. Enable Secure Boot for Windows ... The best thing is that these protections run before ...

The first step in improving the security and privacy of information contained in federal computer systems. Signed January 8, 1988 by President Reagan, the Act: Establishes a central authority for ...

A: If you’re like most computer users, getting into your PC involves typing in a password or maybe even a PIN ... high-tech gatekeeper that provides both convenience and security. Windows Hello ...

For topics in computer security, this course will cover an overview of operation systems security (particularly Linux), password security, access control mechanisms, patching, vulnerability analysis, ...

So there’s hope for sane password policies eventually. Researchers at Bitsight are interested in infrastructure security ... when it’s so easy for any computer to fake being a printer.