What are best practices for a secure password?

Best practices for a secure password include using a random combination of letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and special characters. Additionally, the password should be a minimum of 8 characters long and difficult to guess.

Why can’t I reuse the same password?

Reusing the same password across your accounts is very risky. You may rotate between several, easy-to-remember passwords, and you might think this strategy can work for you. However, imagine if someone gains access to that one password you’ve been using, then you can say goodbye to your precious data.

Should I enable 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Yes, you should always enable 2-Factor Authentication wherever possible. 2-Factor Authentication adds a second step when logging into your account by prompting you for a code sent to you in an email, text message, phone call, or authentication app. This code expires quickly so that means that even if your password is compromised you are still protected as hackers will not be able to pass the second step without access to your devices.

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Joshua Holdeman is a DevOps Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer, and Digital Marketing Consultant. With over 12 years in the industry and backed by hundreds of digital marketing projects and websites developed under his direction, he brings experience and knowledge allowing for the recommendation of high-impact business software, tools, and programs to help non-profit organizations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to launch or grow their business. Before starting this blog, Josh was the Sr. Software Engineer for a world leader in a marketing and graphic communications franchise system.

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