Security News > 2022 > February > 10 best practices for Windows workstation password changes over a VPN
Case in point: One of the most stressful remote work experiences involves mandated Windows password changes on a company-issued laptop.
You can't get into your workstation to launch the VPN to try to correct the problem with another password reset on your own.
Worse, while your help desk can easily reset your Active Directory password to something new, that's not going to help you log into your workstation if you're off the VPN since it can't communicate with Active Directory to authenticate.
Experience has taught me that these 10 best practices for remote password changes can help ensure smooth sailing.
Before you change the password, save it in a local password manager such as KeePass or Password Safe.
The most basic type of password it can issue is a 40-bit password like ffc12844a1, which works well for a URL you will access after you log in, but not so well unless you plan to spend at least five minutes typing this in over and over to memorize it.