How to Prevent Account Lockout

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Presentation describes a common helpdesk issue - password account lockout - and how to avoid it in the future.

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How to Avoid Password Lockout

Account Lockout : 

Account Lockout One issue plaguing computer users is known in the Help Desk world as "account lockout." Occurs when a user repeatedly enters his or her password incorrectly. Once locked, the user is unable to login. Even if they enter their password correctly. WHY? A security measure to stop someone from entering every possible password imaginable & eventually breaking into the account.

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Password Tips To avoid lockout, here are some password tips: Passwords have a complexity requirement to ensure security across the network. Don’t make a password too complex. This can lead to difficulty remembering. Keep the password at a complexity you are comfortable with.

Make your password memorable by making it personal --but not obvious to others. Password Hints : 

Make your password memorable by making it personal --but not obvious to others. 4 Password Hints Use your maiden name or child’s middle name. Much more secure than using the model of the car in the photos around your office.

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Use Your Cell Phone Some cell phones have a password vault application that can store all your passwords in one location. This application requires a password, ALTERNATIVE: Keeping passwords on sticky notes & paper slips under your keyboard or in a drawer that does not lock. – NOT SAFE!! If you do this, you’re saying, “Steal me.” Using any method outside of memory be a last resort! Password Cues

Insol Technical Support : 

Insol Technical Support The Insol Technical Support team is always available to answer our clients' questions. If you ever have a problem, please call 770-458-8658.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit us at www.insolnet.com or call us at 770-458-8658.Thank you for your time. : 

If you’d like to learn more, please visit us at www.insolnet.com or call us at 770-458-8658.Thank you for your time. Your IT Solutions Partner Serving the Atlanta metro area Since 1991 Thank You