IT-forward businesses operate more efficiently and precisely than ever before, but if they’re not taking the necessary precautions, they can also be vulnerable to more cyberattacks. With more devices connected to the internet today, it’s essential to be aware of the most common weak points that hackers use to breach your systems.
Top 5 gateways and vulnerabilities that lead to security breaches
Is your password strong and secure?
A password is more than just an assortment of characters you're required to enter in order to access your accounts. It is the first line of defense against potential threats and attacks. A weak password makes it easier for hackers or cybercriminals to gain access to your personal information, such as financial details or sensitive data.
How to create stronger passwords
Your password may not be secure — update it now
It’s time to rethink your password strategy
In 2003, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) stated that strong passwords should consist of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Recently, however, the institute reversed its stance. Find out why and learn what their new recommendations are for creating strong passwords.
Your password may be poor — update it now
Your passwords are not secure
A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). On the hook for the password best practices that we still use today -- the combination of letters, capitalizations, and numbers -- NIST admits that the existing guidelines were misguided.