I keep almost all of my passwords (both work and personal) in my head. I have ONE password written down, but that's because I didn't create it, and there are too many variables for character substitutions (eyeroll). I used to keep a list of passwords for some infrequently used system in a list on my palm pilot, but not any more.
People are amazed when they realize how many passwords I keep in my head. I have very little tolerance for people who complain about changing their domain password every 90 days. I change mine on that same interval as well, and I have yet to forget my new password. If you can't remember yours, go get a job that doesn't require the use of a computer and leave me alone. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians & Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com<BLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com> www.eaglemds.com<BLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/> ________________________________ From: David Lum [mailto:david....@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Passwords on paper? Seriously? I'm weirder than I thought, it would NEVER occur to me to tell someone to have *any* password on paper ANYWHERE, but apparently some security guys don't have a problem with it: http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20010621-245.html?tag=mncol;title 99% of the passwords I have to remember are for things I access via computer so I have a password mgmt app (KeePass). I have 2-3 other codes (door codes mainly) that I store in my head. Maybe I just don't have enough non-PC-based passwords to worry about? How many of you (oops I mean know someone) who actually write down passwords on a piece of paper? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 ________________________________ Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
