Lab Notes

A Microsoft security guy says "write down your passwords." Given the choice between having the same password for multiple systems and writing down a different password for each system, he's got a point. However, this is a false dichotomy. There are a number of single sign-on systems available, and it's OK to reuse passwords in some situations. For instance, I have a single username and password that I use for all non-security related web site logins (e.g., the New York Times).