[ Thanks to Jack
Jennings for this link. ]
“It is odd that such an important factor of network computer
operations is ignored so frequently. The fact of the matter is that
most security measures are easily incorporated and as easily
ignored. And the price of being lazy can be very costly. This
article will deal with our old friend: the password.”
“Now, for whatever reason, most people hate passwords. Most
will choose simple, possibly obvious ones that may even be written
on a yellow stickie on their monitor.“
“The password, if I may sound like your mother for a moment, is
there for a reason. It is to protect your information from EVERYONE
ELSE. That may sound paranoid; it is. But you are responsible for
your work. A password prevents others from manipulating your data,
information you may have spent hours, days, months, etc.,
developing and some idiot with your password can erase all your
stuff in ten seconds. So when you choose your password, choose
wisely.”