Do you know if your passwords are safe and protected?
Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a more secure password.
Unique account, unique password: Separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals.
Write it down and keep it safe: Everyone can forget a password. Keep a list that’s stored in a safe, secure place away from your computer. Password manager applications such as RoboForm and Dashlane are also beneficial.
Do you have a written Company Policy? Do you have a policy that outlines how your firm plans to protect passwords, and what each employee is required to do? Are all employees trained in these procedures? Can a manager access an employee’s passwords if necessary? Consider former employees access to company passwords, as well.
What happens if you are not able to access your passwords? What happens if you or one of your employees become incapacitated -- if you fall ill, lose your memory, are away and unreachable for a long period of time or, even worse, pass away? Most people don’t plan for those contingencies.
Let them know. The trick to letting people have access to your files is when to give it to them. If you trust your family member or manager to safeguard passwords only for emergencies, then let them know where the info is (and how to access it). Otherwise, give it to a lawyer.
If you need more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 714-841-9710.
Unique account, unique password: Separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals.
Write it down and keep it safe: Everyone can forget a password. Keep a list that’s stored in a safe, secure place away from your computer. Password manager applications such as RoboForm and Dashlane are also beneficial.
Do you have a written Company Policy? Do you have a policy that outlines how your firm plans to protect passwords, and what each employee is required to do? Are all employees trained in these procedures? Can a manager access an employee’s passwords if necessary? Consider former employees access to company passwords, as well.
What happens if you are not able to access your passwords? What happens if you or one of your employees become incapacitated -- if you fall ill, lose your memory, are away and unreachable for a long period of time or, even worse, pass away? Most people don’t plan for those contingencies.
Let them know. The trick to letting people have access to your files is when to give it to them. If you trust your family member or manager to safeguard passwords only for emergencies, then let them know where the info is (and how to access it). Otherwise, give it to a lawyer.
If you need more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 714-841-9710.