Password Best Practices

What should I know about password protections?

Here are a few hints on the proper use of passwords, processes and a password vault solution for organizations. Pay special attention to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requirements if you are not using the TEKRiSQ provided solution. 

63% of confirmed data breaches leverage weak, default, or stolen passwords. Complex passwords can be hacked instantly. Password reuse across multiple applications is common. Using a standard password with addresses, children’s names, birthdays leaves you vulnerable to credential stuffing attacks and hacking.  

Where does your business rank on password security? 

-Is every employee using a password vault throughout their day? 

-Have they enabled multi factor authentication (MFA) on their password vault? 

-Is every employee automatically generating complex passwords (i.e. 20 characters, alphanumeric etc)?

-Are employees using the autofill feature (i.e. no need to type passwords when logging into a website)?

-If/when employees access client networks, do they store and manage these passwords? Is MFA required?

-If clients don’t require MFA for access, is it available? (Hint: a larger security concern must be addressed.) 

Make Sure Your Password Process Works. To discuss this issue more, contact TEKRiSQ here.