[Dshield] password security

[Stephane Grobety]

Hello Matthew,

When I had to solve that problem for myself, I wrote a small text
editor that incorporates both strong encryption, an FTP client, a
rudimentary version control system and an automated downloader. I now
keep a few encrypted text files around that I synchronize to a backup
FTP site when there is a new version (there is an option to auto-check
but I usually do not bother).

However, you can also solve your problem with standard tools: GPG +
Subversion + some rudimentary batch skills will get your almost the
same features and convenience.

Regards,
Stephane



Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 5:34:05 PM, you wrote:

MD>  

MD> I am very aware of how easy passwords are cracked and more complicated ones
MD> take longer.

MD> I also know that you never use the same password for your banking and e-mail
MD> and other sites.

MD> I have come up with some very long and hard to crack passwords and some not
MD> so long ones too.

MD> (I hate sites that limit you to 6 charters) As my list of sites that I have
MD> created accounts grows, I wonder

MD> How many different passwords should be keeping in my head. And when my head
MD> can't store them all.

MD> Is there a web site that is secure enough to store them at. I know there are
MD> programs that I can run to keep

MD> The data local, but there are some time I don't have a flash drive with me
MD> or I might forget to update it.

MD>  

MD> What sites to you think are secure enough to use?

MD>  

MD> Matt Dunlop
MD> IT Manager



MD>  




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Best regards,
 Stephane                            mailto:security at admin.fulgan.com