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Things I like…. Social Networking Beware!. We. What is a secure password?. EOQRV23$BNMHDFwjebnsdbsndmk78390484@0o#^%. What is a secure password?.

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  1. Things I like…

  2. Social Networking Beware! We

  3. What is a secure password? EOQRV23$BNMHDFwjebnsdbsndmk78390484@0o#^%

  4. What is a secure password? 1. The first component of your secure password is two common words that have meaning for you. An example would be “beyou” if your motivation is just being yourself and that is important enough for you to ingrain into your memory. 2. The second component of your secure password is a group of at least 4 numbers that pertain particularly to you. Do not select your address or the last four digits of your cell phone number. An example: You could use your two favorite two-digit numbers next to each other such as “2243” 3. The third component of your password is capitalizing a letter or two. You do not have to capitalize the first letter of each word from step #1, but, you can if you wish. Just make sure you use capital letters as this will throw off password hacking programs. scomponefyour two somewhat common English words that have meaning

  5. What is a secure password? 4. To make your password extra secure, use some sort of special keyboard character. ^, @, $, %, &. For example instead of using the letter “S” try using something like $ally.ptwo somewhat common English words that have mean An example of a practical secure password might be: TheUr0ck$3912

  6. Other things to remember about passwords: - Have a handful of secure passwords you use and change them every 3 to 6 months. - Do NOT use the same password for everything. Bank accounts, Home computer(s), Work computer(s), iTunes etc. - Do NOT write your password on a sticky note and put it under your keyboard or on your monitor. - NEVER give your password out to anyone!! Even if they claim to be from “computer support”.

  7. University of Utah CIS Password Requirements • Password Guidelines:Your password must be at least 8 characters or more. Your new password may not match the first 8 characters of your previous 6 passwords.For security purposes, your password is required to have three of these four elements in the first 8 characters: • a numbera symbol, such as $, &, @, %, _, *a lowercase lettera capital letter • Your password may not contain slashes (/).

  8. What is one of the biggest threats to someone finding out your password?

  9. Questions about passwords?

  10. Encryption

  11. Definition: Encryption is a process which is applied to data, and alters it to make it humanly unreadable except by someone who knows how to decrypt it. (decryption key) The complexity of the algorithms used means that a strongly encrypted message might require thousands of years of processing by very fast computers to break the encryption.

  12. Encryption Just because a device has a password does NOT mean it is encrypted.

  13. What drove us to start implementing data encryption? • Lost University data backup tapes. • Lost/stolen laptop and USB drives. • Risk to our patients, the University, and our employees/staff/students. • New Federal laws and mandates regarding encryption. • (New) Dr. Lorris Betz encryption memo. • Devastating risk and cost to the University if we do NOT have encryption implemented.

  14. Encryption

  15. Windows bit-locker - (works only with Windows PC’s. XP, Vista & Windows 7) • Symantec - (PGP has been purchased by Symantec) - Works on PC’s and Mac’s) • McAfee EndPoint Encryption - (Safeboot) Currently only works on • Windows. Mac solution is being developed. • Check Point - (Works on PC’s and Mac’s) • TrueCrypt - Works on PC’s and Mac’s. Not central management console. Encryption Product Solutions

  16. Next steps…

  17. Questions about Encryption?

  18. Questions Kyle Hansen – 801-213-3294 Kyle.hansen@hsc.utah.edu secureIT.utah.edu/encryption

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