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Passing the Password Test

Liferaft January 28, 2022
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Contents

Protecting Executives Online: Using OSINT to Thwart Doxxing Attempts

Brandjacking: 7 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Company

The Critical Role of Threat Analysts and Security Teams During Election Time

In one way or another, our digital activity requires custom credentials to conserve privacy and user safety. Whether you are logging onto your computer or email, passwords are used to keep these accounts and environments safe.

 

An infographic with data about password security

When passwords are compromised, they can lead to unintentional data access, putting users at risk. The same goes for digital documents and files. 

A top priority for many organizations is ensuring the protection of confidential information. 

3 Tips for a Secure Password:

  1. Avoid basic personal information – i.e. name, organization, birthdate, phone number

HINT: Refrain from making your password your dog’s name, no matter how tempting that may be…

  1. Make it long and complex 

HINT: Create a nonsensical phrase 

  1. Use unique characters – i.e. numbers & symbols 

HINT: Replace alternating letters with a unique character

TIP: Change your passwords regularly

 
Threat Intelligence

Protecting Executives Online: Using OSINT to Thwart Doxxing Attempts

Brandjacking: 7 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Company

The Critical Role of Threat Analysts and Security Teams During Election Time
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