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Best Practices for Password Creation and Storage

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    Cover page with a bright yellow background featuring a white password entry bar containing five asterisks and a yellow padlock icon. The TechRepublic Premium logo is in the upper left corner. The title reads “Best Practices for Password Creation and Stora
    Introductory page discussing password theft statistics, including that 46% of Americans had a password stolen in the previous year. Mentions a major breach of 6.9 million users at 23andMe in November 2023. Emphasizes avoiding common password mistakes and
    Section advising users to avoid common passwords (e.g., 123456, qwerty) and dictionary words. Explains brute force attacks and why even stylized passwords like “P@ssw0rd” are insecure. Recommends creating strong passphrases and avoiding brand names like s
    Highlights the average person has 255 passwords, making it impractical to remember them all. Recommends using a secure password manager to store and manage passwords. Includes a list of linked TechRepublic articles for free, open-source, enterprise, and p
Last Updated: June 26, 2024
Format: PDF

Creating strong passwords and storing them securely are more important than ever for the security of businesses.

  • Cyber Safety — The guide outlines 16 best practices users can follow at work and at home.

  • Powerful Protection — This 10-page PDF will stop common and unusual password mistakes.

  • Expertise Guaranteed — Written by Kara Sherrer through 20 hours of research, writing, editing, and design.

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