write an authentication policy for a hypothetical organization. This policy should address the use of various authentication schemes for different assets. The policy can select from an array of authentication technology including: passwords, passphrases, image selection, pattern matching and other multi-factor authentication technology depending on the asset being protected.

For some functional areas you need to implement a password policy.

You need todescribe who the policy applies to and what assets are covered by the policy.

For some functional areas you need to implement a password policy.

You need toclearly define the policy for how passwords are selected by users.

You need to define how passwords are used.

You need toclearly describe how each authentication procedure is to be used by the user.

When you document a policy for a particular functional area or asset you shouldexplain and justify your choice of functionality.

For some functional areas you may elect to implement various multi-factor authentication schemes.

You need toclearly define the policy for the schemes you select and describe how the procedures are used.

Your policy must address the authentication for the following assets:

· Authentication for desktop workstations

· Authentication for laptops that connect wirelessly.

· Authentication for laptops.

· Authentication for laptops that go off site and contain critical client and company information. Also consider the authentication needed for these laptops that connect into the organizations network.

· Authentication for handheld devices (e.g. Android, Iphone) that go off site and contain critical client and company information. Also consider the authentication needed for these handheld devices that connect into the organizations network.

· Authentication for administrator accounts on servers

· Authentication to physically access computer lab rooms that store critical client and company information on servers

· Authentication to physically access rooms that store employee salary and performance review information