Armor Is Not Enough for Good IT Security | eWEEK Labs

Armor Is Not Enough for Good IT Security

Written By
P. J. Connolly
P. J. Connolly
Apr 1, 2010
1 minute read
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The value of conventional password policies is doubtful; users will always be the weakest link in IT security. Perhaps it’s better to add remediation to the existing arsenal of firewalls, strong passwords and VPNs, and admit that your security measures, no matter how closely they adhere to best practices, can be bypassed by a motivated intruder.

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