Passwords remain an important part of protecting your business, but weak or reused credentials can create opportunities for cybercriminals.

If the same password is used across multiple accounts, a criminal who obtains it from one compromised service may try using it elsewhere.

The solution starts with better password habits.

Four Password Best Practices

1. Make passwords long. Aim for passwords of at least 15 characters, following your organization's requirements. Longer, unpredictable passwords are generally harder to guess.

2. Avoid personal information. Don't use names, birthdays, pets, or other details that someone could discover through social media or public information.

3. Never reuse passwords. Give each account its own unique password to reduce the risk of one compromised account affecting others.

4. Keep credentials private. Never share your passwords with coworkers or store them in unsecured documents.

Make Password Management Easier

A company-approved password manager can help you create, store, and manage unique credentials without having to memorize every password.

Pair strong passwords with MFA wherever possible for an additional layer of security.

If you suspect a password has been compromised, follow your organization's procedures to report the issue and change the affected credentials.

Concierge Insight

You don't need to memorize dozens of complicated passwords.

Use a company-approved password manager, avoid password reuse, and enable MFA to make account security easier to maintain.