Passwords are your first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches and can be made ironclad with MFA (multi-factor authentication).
No matter what accounts they protect, all passwords should be created with these three guiding principles in mind: long, unique, and complex.
Every one of your passwords should be at least 12 characters long.
Each account needs to be protected with its own unique password. Never reuse passwords. This way, if one of your accounts is compromised, your other accounts remain secured. We’re talking really unique, not just changing one character or adding a “2” at the end – to really trick up hackers, none of your passwords should look alike.
Each unique password should be a combination of upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters (like >,!?).
Even though password managers are the best way to keep your information safe, many people are afraid that storing all their passwords in one place means they are at risk if a hacker breaches your vault.
Password managers today are safer than ever before, and they are much safer than using a physical notebook, storing passwords in a Notes app, or reusing passwords that are easy to remember.
Password managers not only let you manage hundreds of unique passwords for your online accounts, but offer other advantages:
Contact our sales team at sales@lascala.com and get started today on protective security solutions including password management for your business.
Source
1 – National Cybersecurity Alliance: https://staysafeonline.org/