Credentials module released

'Credentials' is the rather formal title of November's security awareness module on identification and authentication.

Authentication associates a person unambiguously to an identity, excluding others. It reduces the possibility of fraud and hacking, helps maintain the integrity of the systems and data, and is a prerequisite for personal accountability for IT activities. Authenticated individuals can safely be given access to sensitive and valuable information resources which they are authorized to access. Without authentication, unauthorized access would be a much bigger problem and the information security risks would be even greater.

From the ordinary worker's perspective, the key issues are choosing good passwords and keeping staff ID cards safe.