Cyber Spring Cleaning Tips

We know that keeping our accounts clean is important, but how should you go about spring-cleaning your technology passwords and accounts?

Start With a Security Audit

You should perform a security audit to identify potential vulnerabilities in your accounts and technology. This can include reviewing access logs, checking security settings, and updating software and firmware to the latest versions.

Review Your Existing Passwords and Create/Update Your Firm’s Password Policy

Use strong, unique passwords. It's essential to use strong passwords that are difficult to guess. This means using a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Additionally, each account should have a unique password to prevent a breach of one account leading to access to all accounts.

We recommend that every company have a formal written password policy that includes these elements. If you don’t have a password policy and don’t know where to start, feel free to contact us here to learn how we can help you write one.

Add an Additional Layer of Security

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) provides an extra layer of security to accounts by requiring a second form of verification before allowing access. This can include a code sent to a mobile device or biometric authentication like fingerprint or facial recognition. We strongly recommend enabling MFA on all business and personal accounts.

Implement a Password Manager

A password manager is a tool that can help to manage and secure passwords. These tools can create and store complex passwords, so users don't have to remember them. Some password managers even offer features like alerts when a password has been breached, so you can update the password immediately.

Need help writing a password policy or enabling multi-factor authentication? Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about these security settings.