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Introduction:<\/h2>\n
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Lack of password protection remains a permeating problem among enterprises. Although the risks may seem obvious, users continue to choose easy-to-guess passwords, reuse passwords, and even email them to friends or colleagues. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many enterprises continue to use outdated password authentication<\/a> simply because it may be easier and less expensive to use than more up-to-date secure systems. This combined with a user-base that may be ignorant to password-relate risks is a recipe for disaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is why it's important for your enterprise to regularly review and update your password management policy, to protect your sensitive information and a secure environment for your employees and users.<\/p>\n

This enterprise password management checklist template makes it easy for you. It provides a simple process that you can run to stay on top of password management and repeat however often you might want to for the best protection.<\/p>\n

Running this checklist regularly<\/a> allows you to protect your sensitive data from any potential threats and be prepared with a backup if the worst were to happen. Although it's not possible to be able to avoid every possible issue that may come up, there are definitely many ways you could protect your enterprise from some of the most widespread threats out there.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Choosing passwords:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n
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Keep passwords private<\/h2>\n
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Your first step is to make sure to keep all of your passwords<\/a> private<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Don't share them with anyone, don't send them to friends or colleagues electronically (unless they're encrypted), and don't write them down.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Avoid using personal information<\/h2>\n
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When choosing a password, avoid using any personal information<\/strong> that may be easy for someone to find. <\/p>\n

For example, first or last names, birthdays or birth years, anniversaries, nicknames, addresses or anything else that maybe personal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Create difficult to guess passwords<\/h2>\n
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Avoid creating a password that could be easy to guess.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don't use common words, abbreviations, or even things like words spelled backwards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Use mixed characters<\/h2>\n
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Make sure to incorporate both lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols<\/strong> such as @, %, !, &, and ^ into your passwords to make them as strong as possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Create lengthy passwords<\/h2>\n
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Don't use a short password<\/strong>; these are easier to breach. Instead make your password 8-20 characters long.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Change passwords often<\/h2>\n
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Remember to change your passwords regularly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For normal user accounts, it's recommended to change their passwords about every 90 days<\/strong>, but administrative accounts should change their passwords even more often than that.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Use a different password every time<\/h2>\n
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When you are in the habit of changing your passwords regularly, make sure each password is very different from your previous passwords<\/strong> and not just a slight variation; otherwise it won't be as effective.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Password management:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n