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Passwords have been employed by many since the days of the Roman Empire, and they quickly became omnipresent as we approached the digital age. However, rapid changes in the security landscape have forced us to evolve what our passwords look like and how they are used. At times, this has led to conflicting advice and confusion on what proper password management looks like. By clarifying how to best create and use passwords, we can make it easier for people to stay safe online.

Keeper’s powerful Automator eliminates the repetitive task of device approval for Keeper administrators. With Keeper Automator, users will enjoy instant access to Keeper on any new device without having to wait for manual administrative approval. Now with Microsoft Azure support, administrators can deploy Keeper Automator to an Azure Container Service, providing a fully cloud hosted instance of Automator.

WebAuthn technology is pivotal to passwordless authentication. When implemented correctly, the specification makes it simple and secure to sign in to accounts without entering a traditional password.

Online safety is second nature for some — but it’s not easy for everyone to stay up to date with the latest security advice. Whether you use the internet to stay in touch with friends and family, play games, or meet new people, everyone needs to know how to stay safe online. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — so there’s no better time to brush up on online safety.

The internet’s evolution is transforming our way of life in real time. That includes the experience of being a parent, and to an even greater degree, a young person. Today, it’s not uncommon for kids to have an online presence before losing their first teeth. But we’re only just starting to learn about the impact of these changing habits, and the challenges they’re creating for families around the globe.

Your most precious data is now securely accessible from your most personal device. The all-new 1Password for Apple Watch offers customizable access to nearly anything in your 1Password account, with full support for complications and the same intuitive experience you know and love.

Love them or hate them, passwords are often the only thing standing between attackers and your sensitive personal and financial information. Despite their importance, less than 50% of people feel very confident that their passwords are secure from compromise, according to a 2021 Security.org survey of password habits. There’s probably a good reason many are worried about their passwords.

In our previous Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) blog we talked about the added value we as cybersecurity practitioners can bring to the table by sharing knowledge we take for granted with individuals across the organization that will ultimately help strengthen defenses. The first topic we covered was multi-factor authentication (MFA). CSAM’s next topic is using strong passwords. Here are a few tips we have found useful to share with colleagues, as well as family and friends.

Some organizations might think they’re saving money by not investing in proper cybersecurity solutions, but one data breach could bankrupt a company. In fact, the average cost of a data breach has reached an all-time high of $4.35 million, according to a 2022 report by IBM and the Ponemon institute. Companies must take measures to secure their data and avoid potentially dire financial consequences.

A focus of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme – “See Yourself in Cyber” – are the simple actions that individuals and organizations can take to better protect themselves against cybercrime. Two of those steps are using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). It’s easy to see why.