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Password Authentication Protocol
ALSO CALLED: PAP DEFINITION: Short for Password Authentication Protocol, the most basic form of authentication, in which a user's name and password are transmitted over a network and compared to a table of name-password pairs. Typically, the passwords stored in the table are encrypted. The Basic Authentication feature built into the HTTP protocol uses PAP. See it used with reports on security. Contrast with CHAP.
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Assuring User Identities During a Business Disruption: Applying a Consistent Strong Authentication Policy to Business Continuity Planning sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the importance of maintaining a consistent two-factor authentication policy during a business disruption. In addition, it provides insight into how to develop plans that enable cost-effective, rapid binding of users to their credentials in the event of an emergency. Read on to learn more. Posted: 12 Nov 2009 \| Published: 12 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Business Continuity Planning \| ERP \| Identity Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software

Top Eight Do's and Don'ts of Managing Access Control in the Windows/AD Environment sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: This tech brief presents eight recommendations to help you proactively address the difficulties of access control in a Microsoft-centric environment, and avoid the common pitfalls, risks and costs. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Active Directory \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Database Security \| File Server Software \| Identity Management \| IT Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management

Enterprise Single Sign-On The Holy Grail of Computing sponsored by Quest Software WHITE PAPER: In today's enterprise, IT managers are faced with the growing challenge of keeping track of multiple passwords and system identities. In this document, we'll discuss how Quest approaches enterprise single sign-on and a unique solution that addresses nearly all facets of the challenges. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| IT Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Password Management Software \| Security Software \| SSO

Portal Authentication: A Balancing Act Between Security, Usability & Compliance sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the problems with current authentication systems and the drivers that should be motivating organizations of all sizes to improve their access controls. Posted: 26 Aug 2009 \| Published: 26 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Portals \| Regulatory Compliance \| Usability Testing

Authentication in the Enterprise: Current and Changing Requirements sponsored by PistolStar, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the current state of authentication and trends that Osterman Research sees as shaping the future of authentication. Posted: 25 Aug 2009 \| Published: 25 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Auditing (Finance) \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Regulatory Compliance

The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure. Posted: 13 May 2009 \| Published: 13 May 2009 TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Hackers \| IT Infrastructure \| Malware \| Microsoft Certified Professional \| Microsoft Certified Solution Developer \| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer \| Microsoft Certified Trainer \| Microsoft Office \| Microsoft Operations Manager \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Worms

Buyer’s Guide for Compliance Solutions sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This document presents an overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB), and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability (HIPAA). It then translates these mandates into identity management requirements and challenges; defines and describes the reference model, and applies the reference model to the mandates. Posted: 13 Feb 2009 \| Published: 13 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Authentication \| Compliance (Finance) \| Endpoint Security \| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \| Group Policy \| HIPAA Compliance \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Remote Access Security \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Security Policies

Manage Oracle Database Users and Roles Centrally in Active Directory or Sun Directory sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This paper illustrates how you can now centrally administer database users and role memberships leveraging your existing LDAP directories. Posted: 13 Feb 2009 \| Published: 13 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Group Policy \| Identity Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Remote Access Security \| Security Policies

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