{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Talkin' Bout [Infosec] News","title":"Webcast: Passwords: You Are the Weakest Link","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a137b582\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3615,"description":"https://media.blubrry.com/bhis/content.blubrry.com/bhis/BHIS_Podcast_Passwords_Youaretheweakestlink.mp3\n\n\n\n\nWhy are companies still recommending an 8-character password minimum?   \n\n\n\nPasswords are some of the easiest targets for attackers, yet companies still allow weak passwords in their environment. Multiple service providers recommend 8-character minimum passwords based on outdated data.   \n\n\n\nDownload Slides: https://www.activecountermeasures.com/presentations  \n\n\n\nOriginally recorded as a live webcast on December 5th, 2019\n\n\n\nPresented by: Darin Roberts & CJ Cox\n\n\n\nBecause of newer attack methods and increased computing power, password minimums need to be increased to 15 characters to keep networks safe.  \n\n\n\nOn this BHIS Webcast, Darin & CJ discuss: \n\n\n\n* Current password policies: BHIS recommendations, Microsoft, Google, Apple, NIST * Why do we recommend 15 characters – brute force, password crack, LM Hash * Passphrase vs. password * Recommended password policy summary \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWild West Hackin’ Fest – Most Hands-On Infosec Con!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the new Way West Wild West Hackin’ Fest in San Diego — March 11-13th, 2020. Learn more: https://www.wildwesthackinfest.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the BHIS Blog Mailing List – get notified when we post new blogs, webcasts, and podcasts.\n\n\n\n            \n\t\t\t\tJoin 1,896 other subscribers\n                    \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail Address                        \n                        \n                    \n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t                        \n\t                        Subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WPYM9pq_SRUcywHv9tdgpsGLyLx04W2rDmzktvAcD4Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZTA1/ZWZhNDcxZGM4ZTFj/ZGJhMTMwNmYzMmJj/ZjBkNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}