Debunking the Complex Password Myth
- Keith Palmgren
- Friday, February 20th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Perhaps the worst advice you can give a user is "choose a complex password." The result is the impossible-to-remember password requiring the infamous sticky note on the monitor. In addition, that password gets used at a dozen sites at home, AND the very same password gets used at work. The final result ends up being the devastating password compromise. In this one-hour talk, we will look at the technical and non-technical (human nature) issues behind passwords. Attendees will gain a more complete understanding of passwords and receive solid advice on creating more easily remembered AND significantly stronger passwords at work and at home for their users, themselves, and even their children.
Bonus Sessions
The following bonus sessions are open to all paid attendees at no additional cost. There are many different types of events that fall into these categories:
- SANS@Night: Evening presentations given after day courses have ended. This category includes Keynotes.
- Special Events: SANS-hosted events and other non-technical recreational offerings. This category includes, but is not limited to, Receptions and Information Tables.
- Master's Degree Presentation: Presentations given by SANS Technology Institute's Master's Degree candidates.
Monday, February 16
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Session - Welcome to SANS | Dr. Eric Cole | Monday, February 16th, 8:15am - 8:45am | Special Events |
| APT: It is Time to Act | Dr. Eric Cole | Monday, February 16th, 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Keynote |
Tuesday, February 17
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privileged Domain Account Protection: How to Limit Credentials Exposure | Mike Pilkington | Tuesday, February 17th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Information Security Risk Management - No Exceptions! | Mark Williams | Tuesday, February 17th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
Wednesday, February 18
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 13 Absolute Truths of Security | Keith Palmgren | Wednesday, February 18th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Continuous Monitoring - A Practical Example | Randy Marchany | Wednesday, February 18th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
Thursday, February 19
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Give the Best Pen Test of Your Life | Ed Skoudis | Thursday, February 19th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
| Continuous Monitoring and Real-World Analysis | Seth Misenar | Thursday, February 19th, 8:15pm - 9:15pm | SANS@Night |
| BYOB - Build Your Own Botnet | Francois Begin - Master's Candidate | Thursday, February 19th, 8:15pm - 8:55pm | Master's Degree Presentation |
Friday, February 20
| Session | Speaker | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debunking the Complex Password Myth | Keith Palmgren | Friday, February 20th, 7:15pm - 8:15pm | SANS@Night |
