Category: Ask the ISO

  • Ask the ISO: What Makes a Good Password?

    Ask the ISO: What Makes a Good Password?

    Hey Chuck! Our auditor is telling us we need longer passwords. I’ve done some reading and asked around on this, and I’ve heard everything from 8 to 15 characters. How long should our passwords be? Ask a simple question, get… a different answer from every person you ask. Frustratingly enough, they all might be right. […]

  • Ask the ISO — How Can I Manage Email Risks?

    Ask the ISO — How Can I Manage Email Risks?

    Hey Chuck, A bank I used to work for had a bad scare recently – they got hit with ransomware!! Best they can tell, an email attachment was the culprit. That bank is very similar to my current bank, and I thought they had a solid Information Security program while I was there. As the […]