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Update your passwords now

Posted on Wednesday October 19, 2022  |  password, password security, security best practice, account monitoring, single sign on, passphrases, multifactor authentication

If you're like most people, you probably have passwords that are easy to remember or use the same one for multiple accounts. But by doing either of these, you could be putting yourself at risk to cyberattacks. To ensure the security of your online accounts, follow the latest password guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which we’ve outlined for you in this blog.

Your password may not be secure - update it now

Posted on Friday August 07, 2020  |  password, password security, security best practice, multi factor authentication, account monitoring, single sign on, passphrases

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) once said that a good password consisted of three things: upper- and lowercase letter, numbers, and symbols. However, the NIST recently reversed its stance on good passwords. Here's why and what they are now recommending.

Think your password is secure? Think again

Posted on Friday December 14, 2018  |  password, password security, security best practice, account monitoring, single sign on, passphrases, multifactor authentication

A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn't been the case, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The NIST created many of the password best practices you probably loathe - the combination of letters, numbers, and special characters - but it now says those guidelines were misguided and has changed its stance on the matter. Find out why and how it involves you.

Re-secure your passwords!

Posted on Thursday October 19, 2017  |  single sign on, security best practice, password security, multi factor authentication, account monitoring

In 2003, a manager at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) authored a document on password best practices for businesses, federal agencies, and academic institutions. Now retired, the author admits that his document was misguided. Find out why and what great passwords are made of.

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