This is an interesting article on the nearly ubiquitous practice of
changing passwords frequently for security purposes. Because of the
number of passwords needed and the frequency that they must be changed,
many users are writing them down thwarting the very reason for the
frequent changes. IT departments cit SOX as the reason for the stringent
rules, however SOX doesn't actually require the practice.
 
Wall Street Journal, Thursday, December 9, 2004, Page 1
"Trying to Remember New Passwords Isn't As Easy as ABC123"
 
Password Changes Can Thwart Security
<http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB110255403000595158,00.html?mod=home%
5Fpage%5Fone%5Fus> 
Security experts have long recommended that computer users choose
hard-to-break passwords and change them frequently in order to frustrate
hackers. But to cope, many users adopt strategies that actually thwart
security.
 
http://online.wsj.com/public/us <http://online.wsj.com/public/us> 
 
Unfortunately this article is only available to subscribers, but if you
can get hold of it, it is a good read.
 
Nolene Sherman
Records Manager - CJ Segerstrom & Sons
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