Weak passwords pose a significant security threat for any business.

Why is that happening?

mes Cyber criminals have become more sophisticated over time. Cybercriminals are getting smarter.

Cyber criminals use automated tools to crack passwords quickly. Their tools can test millions of combinations in seconds; by choosing something like "Password123" or "CompanyName2025" as your password you are giving them the keys to your business.

Below are a few issues related to compromised passwords:

• How Can You Prevent Data Breaches


• Financial Losses


• Identity Theft


• Reputation Damage

Can We Create Secure Passwords for Our Company Without Going Mad?

Here's How You Can Create Strong Passwords for Your Company and Keep Everyone Sane!

Imagine that your password is the secret ingredient to an important recipe that only you know of. It should:

• At least 14 characters (the more, the better). Include both uppercase and lowercase letter combinations as well as numbers or symbols such as @$% or &. Ideally it should not contain easily guessable words (like names, birthdays or passwords)


• Instead of choosing just one word as your password, try creating a passphrase: an easily memorizable short phrase you only understand yourself.


• Instead of writing "Sailing2025" as your passphrase, try something more complex such as "Coffee&CloudsAreGreat9!"

This way your passphrase is both difficult to crack yet still easy enough for you to remember.

Avoid these common errors.

Use of personal information (your name and birthday, your business name). Reusing passwords across multiple accounts.
Utilizing simple sequences like "123456" or "abcdef". Storing passwords easily accessible locations (like on a sticky-note on your desk).
Password managers can be of great assistance. These programs generate strong passwords and store them safely, with autofill capabilities for your convenience.

• Password managers offer you peace of mind by only requiring you to remember one strong master password; all other information will be securely encrypted and stored, thus lowering data breach risks.


• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential in today's uncertain digital environment, since even strong passwords cannot provide 100% protection. MFA provides two-factor verification by providing additional proof, such as an one time code generated by an app or sent directly to your phone number.


• Create a password policy for employees who access your business systems, outlining any rules you set and explaining why this mattered. Include in this document items like:


• Security training regularly emphasizes using different passwords for each system or account, employing multi-factor authentication for important systems, and regularly scanning for compromised passwords.


• Prioritize password security to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks having an adverse impact on your business.

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