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Update your passwords now

If you’re like most people, you probably have passwords that are easy to remember or use the same one for multiple accounts. But by doing either of these, you could be putting yourself at risk to cyberattacks. To ensure the security of your online accounts, follow the latest password guidelines from the National Institute of… Continue reading Update your passwords now

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as General Articles A, Security Tagged 2022October19Security_A, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

NIST’s password guidelines: What you need to know

In case you missed it, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new guidelines for creating and managing passwords. This is great news for anyone looking to improve their online security. But what do these new guidelines mean for you? In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of the NIST password… Continue reading NIST’s password guidelines: What you need to know

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as General Articles B, Security Tagged 2022October19Security_B, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

How to create stronger passwords

Passwords are a necessary evil in today’s world. We need them to protect our online identities, but they can be a pain to remember and type in. That’s why it’s important to ensure your passwords are up to date and compliant with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. NIST released updated password… Continue reading How to create stronger passwords

Published October 19, 2022
Categorized as General Articles C, Security Tagged 2022October19Security_C, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

Your password may not be secure — update it now

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) once said that a good password consisted of three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. However, the NIST has now reversed its stance on good passwords. Here’s why and what they are now recommending. The problem The issue isn’t that the NIST advised people to… Continue reading Your password may not be secure — update it now

Published September 10, 2021
Categorized as General Articles C, Security Tagged 2021September10Security_C, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

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. However, the institute has now reversed its stance. Find out why and learn what their new recommendations are. The problem The issue isn’t that the NIST advised people to create easy-to-crack… Continue reading It’s time to rethink your password strategy

Published September 10, 2021
Categorized as General Articles B, Security Tagged 2021September10Security_B, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

Think your password is secure? Think again

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created many of the password best practices you probably loathe, including using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. The NIST now says those guidelines were ill-advised and has changed its stance. Find out why and what this means for you. The problem The issue isn’t… Continue reading Think your password is secure? Think again

Published September 10, 2021
Categorized as General Articles A, Security Tagged 2021September10Security_A, account monitoring, multifactor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

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. The problem The issue isn’t that the NIST advised people… Continue reading It’s time to rethink your password strategy

Published August 7, 2020
Categorized as General Articles C, Security Tagged 2020August07Security_C, account monitoring, multi-factor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

Think your password is secure? Think again

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) created many of the password best practices you probably loathe — using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. The NIST now says those guidelines were ill-advised and has changed its stance. Find out why and what this means for you. The problem The issue isn’t… Continue reading Think your password is secure? Think again

Published August 7, 2020
Categorized as General Articles B, Security Tagged 2020August07Security_B, account monitoring, multi-factor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

Your password may not be secure — update it now

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) once said that a good password consisted of three things: upper- and lowercase letter, numbers, and symbols. However, the NIST recently reversed its stance on good passwords. Here’s why and what they are now recommending. The problem The issue isn’t that the NIST advised people to create… Continue reading Your password may not be secure — update it now

Published August 7, 2020
Categorized as General Articles A, Security Tagged 2020August07Security_A, account monitoring, multi-factor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

Your password may be poor — update it now

For years, we’ve been told that strong passwords include three things: upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. And why wouldn’t we when the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) told us they were the minimum for robust passwords? Here’s why not and how it involves you. The problem The issue isn’t necessarily that… Continue reading Your password may be poor — update it now

Published December 14, 2018
Categorized as General Articles C, Security Tagged 2018December14Security_C, account monitoring, multi-factor authentication, passphrases, password, Password security, security best practice, single sign-on

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