Simple Steps to Improve Your Password Security

Introduction

In the past 10 years, the cyberattacks are getting more strength and the passwords needs to increase the complexity. Now days, it is almost basic knowledge for those who use the internet that your passwords must some strong. In this article, you will learn how to make a password and protect your-self from many attacks. You also will see some services that make life easier and more secure when we talk about internet safe.

Leaning Objectives

• Understand why a simple eight characters isn’t effective.
• Understand password managers.
• Using 2FA services.
• Generate password by my self.
• What a good password needs?
• A good password is not the only key to be safe.

How to use password managers

These softwares are very good for generate and storage your passwords. They also make life easier and. There are some of their services/program available on market. Here is a list of the best in 2024 in my opinion:

• Google Password Manager : embedded in Google Chrome
• Bitwarden : Embedded in Microsoft Edge
• KeePassXC : cross-platform
• NordPass : paid option
• RoboForm : free for 1 device.

Be aware that if you chose this kind of software, you are trusting one companies to secure your password. In other words, keep in mind that when you outsource passwords storage, you also are trusting your security to these companies. Any data breach in their datacenters can make your account insecure. The best way is written it in a plain text file and cryptography it, or just send it to your head.

Generating password by my self

Generating a password by yourself and storing at your brain is always the most secure way, briefly described in the topic above. Here are some requirements ideas to make your password stronger:

• Use a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Special characters are always a good option. Use many as possible.
• Use numbers is a very good option too.
• Change letters to numbers when it is possible. Like “Sn1p3r”.
• Avoid using personal information like names or birthdays.

Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

2FA Authentication is a very good way to secure your account. This method sends a code for your mobile device. Talking about the softwares available on market, we have some free options. I recommend use Google 2-Step Verification or Microsoft Authenticator. Residing you that if you chose this services, you are trusting these companies. These services are awesome as a second layer, but they also take some time. It needs to send you an SMS, then you put the code in 5 minutes, just to then allow you to access.

Conclusion

To have a strong password and make your accounts more secure is simple and is very crucial to have considering that we have more experienced hackers. If you understand the importance of it and put this knowledge in practice, you are more secure. When you outsource your pass, the risk still exists, which is that a data leak will occur.