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Build a Web Interface to Allow Users to Change their Passwords (The Web Password Page)

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Build a Web Interface to Allow Users to Change their Passwords (The Web Password Page) (PDF, 2.41MB)Published: 26 Jan, 2002
Created by:
Mark Holbrook

The purpose of this paper is to show you (the System Administrator) how to break free from the mundane task of periodically changing user passwords (in keeping with good security practices from GIAC Security Essentials). This document is designed to show you step-by-step how to build a web page for users to update their passwords on a UNIX or Windows server, easily, securely and without spending too much money on software! You'll need to be a little resourceful gathering the mostly free and a little commercial software, understanding basic shell programming, and knowing a little about compiling/installing UNIX software.