Having a good password strategy is key to building a secure system for your company and its users. But what makes a password secure?

This article provides an overview of how to secure your passwords in order to keep your account and company safe from malicious attacks. Using the graphic below, the article explains what is actually means to have a secure password – as having a random combination of letters numbers and punctuation marks doesn’t always guarantee safety. 

In fact, the article states that a combination of random words and the use of a two-factor authentication system is a sure way to make a secure password and strengthen your account. It also argues that passwords should be treated as underwear: not left out, not shared with friends, regularly changed, and make sure they are long enough.