We all understand how critical it is to protect our data, yet even our best efforts sometimes fall short. When you have employees, you are more likely to encounter unsafe password practices.
Here’s the deal: Even if you take part in cyber security training, changing long-held password habits might be a challenge. People appreciate ease, and memorizing a slew of difficult passwords is hardly their idea of a good time.
Your employees are managing hundreds of passwords for both work and personal use. It’s a lot to keep track of, and people occasionally make mistakes and repeat passwords across many accounts. Isn’t this a familiar story? And this is when the trouble begins.
Reusing passwords is like leaving the front door open for cyber criminals. If a password is compromised on one site, they will then try to access other sites.
Here’s how to keep your team from doing unsafe password practices:
Password audit: Request that your IT partner do a password audit and identify any weak passwords that should be updated.
Block weak passwords: Request that your IT partner adopt a password policy that prevents popular passwords from being used.
Scan for compromised passwords: Even strong passwords might be breached. Stay one step ahead by monitoring for compromised passwords and pushing employees to replace them.
Use password managers: Password managers generate and store unique passwords for several accounts, eliminating the need for employees to manually enter them.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add an extra layer of protection by receiving a code on a different device. It’s like installing a lock on your front door: double the security, double the peace of mind.
With the right resources and guidance, password security does not have to be a challenge. We can definitely help you with that, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.