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Sysprep Capture of Windows 10 fails

Since November 2015, the ISO of Windows 10 has included more “modern” applications in its default build. This has caused some problems when trying to capture an image using SYSPREP. Some of the applications are 3rd party such as... Read More

Your password: separating the weak from the strong

You are probably familiar with the basics of password security: Complexity is a necessity; and length equals strength. If you have a social media or email account, chances are your password meets their minimum length and/or complexity requirements. But,... Read More

Password security best practices – Infographic

Password security best practices – Infographic

Updated: October 3, 2016 – With data breaches and security flaws a regular occurrence in our digital lives, we have taken a natural interest in protecting our personal and financial information. A secure password, is the first line of... Read More

Disallow special characters in Specops Password Policy

Disallow special characters in Specops Password Policy

In this post, we will demonstrate how to disallow the use of special characters in passwords, in this case Swedish character, by using the “regular expression” setting in Specops Password Policy. Before getting started, ensure that you have installed... Read More

Password Reset with Biometrics

Resetting password? Just put your finger on it

It’s no secret that people hate passwords. Organizations often require passwords to be at least eight characters long and include lowercase letters, uppercase letters, number and special characters. While these complexity requirements barely make passwords secure, they are enough... Read More

Helpdesk password reset best practices

Helpdesk password reset best practices

If your organization is currently using a self-service password reset solution, it is critical that the helpdesk staff who manage the system, and assist users, consistently follow best practices. This post will provide tips for reducing password-related calls to... Read More