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title: What is Password Security
description: Password security can be simple and easy with a couple reminders. Humans need to be reminded on a regular basic of password security
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# [What is Password Security](https://www.corp-infotech.com/blog/password-security-2)

 Written by [Corp-InfoTech](https://www.corp-infotech.com/blog/author/htownsend) | Oct 12, 2022 8:02:00 AM

### Password Security Guidelines

Password security can be simple if you follow a couple simple guidelines:

**A password should include a combination of letters, numbers, and characters.** Passwords should have at least eight to 10 passwords, but 16 to 20 characters is better. Again, they should be a combination that includes a combination of letters (lower and uppercase), numbers and symbols. If they allow, spaces are good too.

**A password shouldn't be shared with any other account.** If you use the same password across different accounts, once it’s been cracked, *ALL* of your accounts become vulnerable. Just as you use different keys to protect different places, use different passwords to protect important accounts.

** 50% of people use the same password for all their logins (LastPass)- DO NOT be one of them**

**A password shouldn't include any of the user's personal information** like their address or phone number. This includes anniversary dates, family’s birthday or pet's name. This information can be listed on other platforms — Facebook, LinkedIn and other sources.

**A password should be changed a regular basis**. CorpInfoTech recommends changing your password **every 90 days.** There may even be situations where you should change your password immediately, especially if a cybercriminal has access to your account. Some companies may even have password policies that require you to change the password.

**Password security issues accounting for 80% of all data breaches globally** (Verizon)

Let’s not forget… you should use a password manager such as LastPass to remember your passwords for you and two-step verification, or multi-factor and two-factor authentication—which means your password in addition to one or more other means of authentication.

Password security should be part of [Security Awareness Training](https://www.corp-infotech.com/blog/what-is-security-awareness-training). CorpInfoTech can help you train and test your humans on a regular basis.

Empower your team with advanced password security training—contact CorpInfoTech to enhance your organization’s protection.

<https://www.corp-infotech.com>

CorpInfoTech, a [Managed Service Provider (MSP)](https://www.corp-infotech.com/managed-services) with over 25 years in the SMB space, is a trusted partner for business pursuing compliance and cybersecurity. We are a CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) certified MSP and a Cyber AB [Registered Provider Organization (RPO)](https://www.corp-infotech.com/cmmc-rpo). Also, as the [first CIS accredited organization](https://www.corp-infotech.com/blog/corpinfotech-first-cis-accredited), we help organizations implement the CIS controls as it pertains to CMMC and your overall cybersecurity posture. CorpInfoTech is your trusted partner for secure, compliant growth in every changing digital landscape.

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