Strong Passwords

Complex passwords are an important part of your cybersecurity plan.
In conjunction with the following steps and best practices you can help safeguard your systems.

1. Antivirus and firewall
2. Install software updates
3. Strong passwords
4. Multi-factor or two-factor (2FA) authentication
5. Regular backups
6. Disaster recovery plan
7. Education and communication

Password Dos and Don’ts

• Do use unique passphrases or complex passwords
• Do use multi-factor or two-factor authentication (2FA) when offered
• Don’t send a user name and password in the same email
• Don’t share passwords
• Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts, websites, or devices
• Don’t use a set of same characters or numbers side by side on your keyboard: 12345, qwerty, 67890 or aaa999
• Don’t use a word or string of letters together such as: password, monkey, dragon, mustang

What is the time it takes a hacker to brute force your password?

• 4 numbers, upper and lower case letters – instantly
• 7 lower case letters – instantly
• 10 numbers – instantly

This is shocking! Take a look at this chart supplied by our managed IT partner Nuvollo and ConnectWise.

Contact ASSOCIUM to learn more about cybersecurity solutions.