A client ran into an issue that prevented them from deploying any application (including our Specops Deploy CSE) via normal Microsoft Windows GPSI. This was happening on a Windows 2008 R2 Domain and Windows 7 x86 clients, but I believe it... Read More
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Your password: separating the weak from the strong
You are probably familiar with the basics of password security: Complexity is a necessity; and length equals strength. If you have a social media or email account, chances are your password meets their minimum length and/or complexity requirements. But,... Read More
Keep your corporate golden image golden
Trying to keep a golden image up-to-date is a challenge many IT administrators struggle with. But it’s a necessity since updating the image with patches and settings means you shorten the time your users need to wait. There’s a... Read More
Password security best practices – Infographic
Updated: October 3, 2016 – With data breaches and security flaws a regular occurrence in our digital lives, we have taken a natural interest in protecting our personal and financial information. A secure password, is the first line of... Read More
Disallow special characters in Specops Password Policy
In this post, we will demonstrate how to disallow the use of special characters in passwords, in this case Swedish character, by using the “regular expression” setting in Specops Password Policy. Before getting started, ensure that you have installed... Read More
Creating a WinPE boot image with Windows 10 Drivers
Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to wait for your Windows 7, 8 and/or 8.1 NIC/Storage drivers to be imported into my WinPE Boot image every time you added a NIC driver? The Windows PE boot image... Read More
Resetting password? Just put your finger on it
It’s no secret that people hate passwords. Organizations often require passwords to be at least eight characters long and include lowercase letters, uppercase letters, number and special characters. While these complexity requirements barely make passwords secure, they are enough... Read More
How licenses are being counted in Specops Password Reset
Customers often inquire about how the license count actually works in Specops Password Reset. To make life easier,I decided to clarify a few things. The counting mechanism varies depending on the type of license being used. Below are the... Read More
Press release: Specops uReset Takes Mobile Multi-Factor Authentication to the Next Level
New authentication capabilities in Specops uReset use mobility to ensure flexible multi-factor authentication when it’s needed. Support for Duo Security, Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator New fingerprint authentication support: Android 6.0 and Apple Touch ID fingerprint recognition technology Helpdesk... Read More
Helpdesk password reset best practices
If your organization is currently using a self-service password reset solution, it is critical that the helpdesk staff who manage the system, and assist users, consistently follow best practices. This post will provide tips for reducing password-related calls to... Read More