A good password policy is curcial to the proper IT security of any enterprise. Did you know that 80% of confirmed security breaches are caused by weak passwords.
With a good password policy, you can prevent necessary data breaches and hackings. Discover some simple tips for proper password management of your business.
- Use at least 8 characters
Short passwords are really a killer. Make sure all your passwords consist of at least 8 characters, capital letters with numbers and characters.
Below you can see how long it takes before a password can be hacked.
- Do not reuse passwords
Make sure each password is unique, and so do not use the same password for other applications. We know this counter password is difficult to remember 80 different passwords, which is why a password management tool such as LAST PASS is ideal.
- Use a password management tool
A password manager tool allows you to easily and securely manage all your different passwords within your company. This way, you can easily ensure that everyone chooses secure and reliable passwords in a uniform manner.
As mentioned above, we at Teamtel favor Last Pass as a password management tool. With Last Pass, you as a business leader have complete control over the passwords being used.
Another great benefit of a password management tool is that once an employee leaves the company, you ensure that that former employee no longer has access to your systems.
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