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Cyber Shield

Password Security and Protection

Enhancing security through robust password practices is paramount in establishing and verifying identities while effectively restricting access to devices, files, and accounts. Our commitment to password security ensures that only authorized individuals, capable of providing the correct password in response to a prompt, are granted access. This crucial measure plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your digital assets and maintaining the integrity of your information. At New Media Services, we prioritize the implementation of advanced password protection protocols to fortify your online presence and provide you with peace of mind in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Common Password Mistakes

Using Common Passwords

In today’s digital landscape, cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated in their approaches to acquiring user credentials. Unfortunately, our business environments have not kept pace with these evolving threats. According to the 2023 Weak Passwords Report by Specops, a concerning 41% of Americans rely solely on memory to manage their passwords. It’s crucial to recognize that leaving the responsibility of securing credentials solely to users is inadequate. Many employees tend to reuse passwords across work and personal accounts, opting for easily memorable combinations that, inadvertently, become susceptible to guesswork. As a result, the need for a proactive and comprehensive approach to password security is more critical than ever. At New Media Services, we address these challenges head-on, implementing advanced measures to safeguard your digital assets and fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.

Common password credentials are often the first ones bad actors attempt during brute force attacks. They’ll find these password lists on breached password dumps, and systematically enter them until one works. 
 
According to Cybernews, the 10 most common passwords leaked in 2023 were:
123456
123456789
qwerty
password
12345

Password strength contributes to data security

The compromise of personal data affecting over 5.2 million guests underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world. This breach, which impacted a major hospitality company, has been traced back to the unauthorized exposure of two employee credentials. Such incidents emphasize the far-reaching consequences of even a single security lapse. At New Media Services, we recognize the paramount importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Through proactive strategies and advanced protocols, we aim to fortify organizations against potential breaches, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and maintaining the trust of stakeholders.

Pillars of password strength

Complexity: Create a password that uses all character types—uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
 
Adequate length: Maintain a formidable password length. Microsoft recommends a minimum password length of eight characters.
 
Uniqueness: Setting common words like password and admin should be avoided.

Enforcing secure passwords through password policies

Following the guidelines for strong password creation is crucial, but ensuring employee compliance can be challenging. Enforcing password policies, a set of rules applied during password changes and resets is key. These policies ensure passwords are created only when all guidelines are met, aiding administrators in promoting adherence and meeting regulatory compliance.