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Are password rules just bad magic?

We still want your ideas for creating and remembering strong passwords, but at least one security consultant thinks it's the wrong approach. Here's why.

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Strong passwords: You DO have better ideas!

We asked you for ideas on creating and remembering strong passwords, and the floodgates opened.

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The top 10 awfully bad passwords people use

Many end users don't understand the need for good passwords, report shows.

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Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?

The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.

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Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts

In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.

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For agencies, cloud's future lies between hype and reality

The technology is there and security is rapidly improving, but agencies now must decide if they're ready for the dramatic changes cloud computing can bring.

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Navy withheld data breach information for more than a year

The Navy knew right away that 244 employees' Social Security numbers had been released. Why did officials wait for 17 months before telling them?

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Does the military have too many drones?

The military might be taking on more unmanned aircraft than it can handle.

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Defense Department chooses CIO

Unconfirmed reports indicate that Teri Takai, chief information officer for the state of California, will become DOD's next CIO.

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New MHS hub provides easy access for social networking

The Military Health System has launched a social media hub that allows easy access to the system's presence on several social networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.