Password compromise continues to be a leading cause of data breaches. Failure to create and keep passwords secure opens the door directly to data breaches - worse case, think MGM Resorts - jeopardizing both individuals and organizations. As part
of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, IANS Faculty members take center stage to offer tips and insights focusing on the
key security issues that immediately improve security health.
In this short video clip, IANS Faculty member Ed Skoudis discusses password threat methods that exploit weak password security and offers a simple, valuable tip for creating secure passwords.
Gain a better understanding of best practices for creating strong passwords. Watch our helpful video with Ed Skoudis, just one of our many expert Faculty security practitioners.
How to create better Passwords
Here’s Ed Skoudis’ take on improving password security:
One of the big issues that people should focus on during Cybersecurity Awareness Month is passwords. Both individuals, as well as organizations really need to up our password game. We have to teach users how to create better passwords. And one of the tips that's often overlooked is to put spaces in passwords.
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