Security basics

I'm going to say this again--security is a big deal; it's a big deal regardless of the size or nature of your organization. Whether you are an international organization of 20,000 people or a small business of 10 people, if you discount the security and integrity of your systems, it's not a matter of if you will be compromised, but when.

Now, I'm not trying to fearmonger, I'm simply stating the facts--there are parties that will compromise your system for no reason other than the fact that they were able to do it. As an administrator, it is your job to do everything within your powers and abilities to keep those parties from infiltrating your system.

Password strength

When talking security, little things can make a big difference. Passwords are one of those things. Considered by most to be a necessary evil, passwords are an essential first line of defense to your system and are the most widely used form of authentication throughout the world. We all know our passwords should...