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Old OS memory space protection - was it really that bad?

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what are good requirements for a password

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Does using the same encryption algorithm multiple times make a difference?

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From a security standpoint should users be asked to confirm their password when registering?

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How often should passwords change?

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In what cases can overly strict security policies be detrimental to organisations?

physical compliance corporate-policy usability

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Generating an unguessable token for confirmation e-mails

hash php salt

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What are potential security risks when using an insecure wireless connection?

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Forgetting passwords typed in too frequently

passwords password-management

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What typically is the expiration date of a session cookie?

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Does naming sensitive things discreetly provide protection?

source-code server

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Hiding JavaScript source code

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Is it realistic to only need to remember the one password for the password manager?

authentication password-management backup

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Does it matter which platform a file is scanned on for malware?

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does Avast SafeZone actually make a difference?

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Can canvas fingerprinting be prevented?

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Do you have to ban cellphones and paper to be PCI compliant?

pci-dss physical

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What's a good secure file deleter

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190 Questions

Why would security cover things like natural disasters?

Old OS memory space protection - was it really that bad?

How long should an e-mail address confirmation link last and why must it expire at all?

How can a webpage get the MAC address?

Does password protecting an archived file actually encrypt it?

Changing picture as characters entered into password

Is it safer to use less heard of software than popular software?

To what extent does formatting a disk (securely) remove its data?

How do some sites detect AdBlock Plus? [closed]

what are good requirements for a password

Does using the same encryption algorithm multiple times make a difference?

From a security standpoint should users be asked to confirm their password when registering?

Encrypting files on Google Drive

How often should passwords change?

In what cases can overly strict security policies be detrimental to organisations?

Generating an unguessable token for confirmation e-mails

What are potential security risks when using an insecure wireless connection?

Forgetting passwords typed in too frequently

What typically is the expiration date of a session cookie?

What is the purpose of yubikey

Does naming sensitive things discreetly provide protection?

Hiding JavaScript source code

Is it realistic to only need to remember the one password for the password manager?

Does it matter which platform a file is scanned on for malware?

does Avast SafeZone actually make a difference?

Can canvas fingerprinting be prevented?

What is collusion and how does seperation of duties prevent it, or fail to prevent it?

What are the laws regarding ISP recording IP addresses? How would they know who had which?

Do you have to ban cellphones and paper to be PCI compliant?

What's a good secure file deleter