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DEFINITION: A password is an unspaced sequence of characters used to determine that a computer user requesting access to a computer system is really that particular user. Typically, users of a multiuser or securely protected single-user system claim a unique name (often called a user ID) that  … 
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Follow Best Practices for Internal Controls and Separation of Duties to Ensure Compliant Database Management.
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WHITE PAPER: This paper examine several best practices around database access and privilege controls and discuss how Oracle products can assist enterprises in achieving full compliance with data regulations.
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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The Alarming Shift in Cybercrime: How Organized Attacks Now Target Your Wallet
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WHITE PAPER: This paper will examine the shift in the nature of cybercrimes, how the thieves target their victims, and what can be done to prevent them.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Citrix GoToMyPCCorporate - Security White Paper
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PCI/CISP Compliance Made Easy
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WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn more simple and cost-effective strategies for PCI compliance including how to limit the scope of the audit and encryption practices made easy.
Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | Published: 19 May 2008
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Identity theft: Is Your Company Secure?
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WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an introduction to leveraging user credentials securely through federated identity management.
Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Securing Internal Access to Enterprise Resources
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WHITE PAPER: Organizations are experiencing a proliferation of network resources, passwords and users - employees, contractors, temp workers, partners, consultants, vendors. Discover how to secure authorized access to critical company re...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Practical Guide to Database Security & Compliance
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WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews the effect of various regulatory compliance requirements on database security, and provides you with 5 practical steps for achieving database security and compliance.
Posted: 05 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
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Secure Management of Privileged and Service Account Passwords
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WHITE PAPER: Secure management of local administrator passwords is an essential part of network security. This document identifies technical challenges and offers solutions for effectively managing sensitive passwords across thousands of devices.
Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Published: 14 Aug 2007
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Protecting Business Critical Data: Simplifying Security Management and Enforcement
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PASSWORDS DEFINITION (continued): …  can be generally known. In order to verify that someone entering that user ID really is that person, a second identification, the password, known only to that person and to the system itself, is entered by the user. A password is typically somewhere between four and 16 characters, depending on how the computer system is set up. When a password is entered, the computer system is careful not to display the characters on the display screen, in case others might see it.

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