Enough already with the strength meters and frequent changes says security agency
Darren Pauli
Britain’s spy agency the GCHQ has changed its password security guidance in a new document offering sensible advice that, if followed, should harden systems and make life easier for admins and users.
The guidance advocates a ban on password strength meters, mandatory resets, and predictable combinations, instead encouraging brute force rate limiting and reduced access controls.
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Source: http://www.theregister.co.uk
