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1. Comment - 1/3 of Workers Write Down Passwords

   (Oct 20, 2006 - 3:28 AM)

   Part of the problem is that institutions enforce passwords to be in a certain format or that they simply provide the password without allowing the user to change or persist it. This leaves users with passwords that are difficult to remember and probably also need to be changed often. The only solution for users then is to record there passwords somewhere. Another problem is that even though it is never in writing or officially required users are often required to make there passwords available to bosses, managers, team leaders and even co-workers. This often happens when a user is on holiday, sick or just not available while the work place experiences some kind of emergency and requires access to information. It is also kind of expected of users to have their passwords stored before hand for someone to find in case of emergencies. Network and system administrator-ship are also often a title given to someone who performs other tasks whithin the company and no one takes serious. At least not for maintaining security. Besides, the boss can off course always override security in `emergencies`.
   
   Old bank safes have a symple but very effective system: Two people each with his own key are needed to open the safe door. If this is implemented some of the above issues can be addressed successfully and in a gracious manner. Keep things simple!