One of businesses vulnerabilities is a weak password. Cyber security as a topic is hot right now, so having a good password is vital to securing your online accounts. Sometimes a password might be too easy to guess, or it might be shared across multiple accounts or stored in an unsafe place. Having a strong password is a key part of keeping yourself safe online.
We highly advise to also enable two-factor authentication with a password, as a secondary security layer from another source, that safeguards against hackers.
Common errors with passwords:
Computer-generated passwords are typically extremely secure since they contain a variety of special symbols like @ or %. Hackers will initially try to test various passwords, such as pet names or other memorable information, because it is statistically most often used throughout passwords.
Common errors with passwords include:
- It’s too obvious: Passwords are designed to be impossible for anyone else attempting to log in. Users are encouraged to change their passwords every 30 days, not include memorable or easily guessable phrases, but to customise phrases with symbols and special characters.
- Used across several accounts: Using the same password for all your accounts is risky and can be easily guessed by anyone, not just hackers. Hackers frequently gain passwords through breaches, and they routinely try the same password on several accounts to see whether it works. This is the reason that you are advised to change your password every 30 days.
What are some good practises for passwords?
Enable two-factor authentication: Enabling a two-factor authentication throughout your online accounts can help protect hacks that try and get into your account
Being aware of various security procedures is important, as a user and as an employee. Understanding what can be malicious and what’s safe to use can help a business safeguard their databases and devices
Change your password regularly: It is strongly advised that you change your password every 30 days. This is a healthy habit to get into and can help you stay secured for longer, particularly if a breach has occurred that isn’t known about.
Use three random words: Use memorable words to you, and be creative when picking a password, so that people can’t guess your password. Cybercriminals are incredibly intelligent, and they are aware of many of the straightforward substitutions we make, such “Pa55word!” which substitutes symbols for letters so do not do this.
Never use the following personal details for your password:
- Childs name
- Partners name
- Other family members’ name
- Pet’s name
- Place of birth
- Date of birth
- Favourite holiday
- Something related to your favourite sports team
How can Support on the Spot help with your cyber security?
We offer high quality cyber security through our partnership with WatchGuard® to ensure all your networks and staff are safe whilst working digitally. It can be a challenge to know exactly what you need to do to keep your systems secure, what you need and how to manage it. Let us take that pressure away!
Get in touch and let’s talk about how we can keep your data safe!
