If you are someone who works in the technical department and is in charge of monitoring the status of every log in details of the clients in your company, you will understand how challenging it could be. Monitoring a huge number of users is one. Making sure that their log ins work is another thing.
If you belong to a small company, then centralizing the access of business related information may not be a trend. This is because the number of people who are working with you is not that big. But for companies that have thousands of employees with them, active directory password reminder system is used.
Certain commands can be inputted on the system so that it will automatically remind the person of the need to change his pw. Sadly there are those who don't mind those notifications and go ahead with their work not minding about the importance of the change. If you are someone guilty of ignoring these notifications, then you shouldn't be surprised if you see them again and again.
The administrators are given the authority to decide on the schedule of the reminders. They can also send it through your mobile number and email. Unless you don't make some effort to change it, which can only take two to three minutes, the notifications will keep on coming.
Also, the scheduling of the change can vary. It could be set so that all with secretarial positions will have to make the change before this date and that. High ranking officials can also have a different date set for them.
With all the issues of information theft happening around the world, twenty four seven, it is easy to see the reason behind the caution. Any leaked information can cost millions of lost assets to the business. This is what they are trying to avoid. By setting up a mechanism that will ensure regular change of access, possible data breach can be prevented.
Prior to the creation of this mechanism, it has been proven that passwords can easily be stolen if enough time is given. This is what company's are trying to avoid. And since verbal announcement of the need to change the details seemed not to be working, then a system has to be established to force it to the employees. And frankly, what is wrong with spending three minutes to change to a new one. If it can do a lot to secure your data, then its definitely worth it.
You might think how the issue of information theft is not directly related to you. After all, isn't it the company's data that those men out there are after. Surely someone can block them. WRONG. Thats just plain insensitive. Besides, you have to remember that you are now a part of the company. Your personal information is already part of the data that they are trying to protect. Do your part. Do not be a passive participant.
Be responsible with your tenure with the employer and do your share. There are bad entities waiting to take the shot. Don't ever give them the chance by being too complacent.
If you belong to a small company, then centralizing the access of business related information may not be a trend. This is because the number of people who are working with you is not that big. But for companies that have thousands of employees with them, active directory password reminder system is used.
Certain commands can be inputted on the system so that it will automatically remind the person of the need to change his pw. Sadly there are those who don't mind those notifications and go ahead with their work not minding about the importance of the change. If you are someone guilty of ignoring these notifications, then you shouldn't be surprised if you see them again and again.
The administrators are given the authority to decide on the schedule of the reminders. They can also send it through your mobile number and email. Unless you don't make some effort to change it, which can only take two to three minutes, the notifications will keep on coming.
Also, the scheduling of the change can vary. It could be set so that all with secretarial positions will have to make the change before this date and that. High ranking officials can also have a different date set for them.
With all the issues of information theft happening around the world, twenty four seven, it is easy to see the reason behind the caution. Any leaked information can cost millions of lost assets to the business. This is what they are trying to avoid. By setting up a mechanism that will ensure regular change of access, possible data breach can be prevented.
Prior to the creation of this mechanism, it has been proven that passwords can easily be stolen if enough time is given. This is what company's are trying to avoid. And since verbal announcement of the need to change the details seemed not to be working, then a system has to be established to force it to the employees. And frankly, what is wrong with spending three minutes to change to a new one. If it can do a lot to secure your data, then its definitely worth it.
You might think how the issue of information theft is not directly related to you. After all, isn't it the company's data that those men out there are after. Surely someone can block them. WRONG. Thats just plain insensitive. Besides, you have to remember that you are now a part of the company. Your personal information is already part of the data that they are trying to protect. Do your part. Do not be a passive participant.
Be responsible with your tenure with the employer and do your share. There are bad entities waiting to take the shot. Don't ever give them the chance by being too complacent.
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