Tips for online security to ensure your accounts secure

1q2w3e. Qwerty123. 123456789.

There's no cat running across my keyboard as I type this (sadly). That, friends, are three examples of the most popular -as well as hacked passwords in the last year. Together, they comprise 63.1 million passwords across the world - which is a chump change in comparison to 103.1 million accounts that use the secure "123456" as their password.

Internet, we can be better.

We've compiled some simple online security guidelines that you can apply to your online accounts (on as well as off!) to begin building solid security practices. Are you looking for something more technical? Then we'll explore some options there, too.

 Tips for online security to protect your expanding enterprise

There were 1,862 data breaches by 2021. It's an increase of 68% from the year 2020. While security procedures and technology can change as your company expands, a key aspect to keep front of mind and pay attention to is account security. Account details are highly sought after by hackers: Anyone with your password has access to data and systems that aren't meant for everyone.

Imagine this scenario: nearly 70% of Internet customers in the U.S. admit to using the same password across at the very least a portion of their online accounts. This creates a risky chain reaction: if one of your team's accounts has been compromised, it's likely there are others that could be at risk too.

 Security sense is good and makes an excellent business sense

A great first step in protecting your business, your team, and your clients is to ensure that you are managing your numerous accounts that you be required to operate your company. Whether you're a team of two or twenty you must all address fundamental security issues for account accounts.

Here are five online security tips we follow at .

1. Password managers

Do utilize a password management system for storing passwords.

You shouldn't keep the HTML0 codes on sticky notes or in notebooks.

Password managers can save your brain. They will not only keep all passwords for each account in one location, but they generate strong passwords, change the information on your account and can even sign into your account in one go. The most popular password management software is LastPass, 1Password, and Dashlane (freemium and paid options are available).

2. Unique passwords

Do use unique passwords for each account.

Don't make the same password to access all of your.

If you are using the same password for every account and that system or service is compromised, it means that password is now in danger. A compromise of the password for a social media account, although not ideal, has different consequences like, say for example, your bank account at work password.

3. Strong passwords

Do use strong, complex security measures. Don't use passwords that can be easily guess or googled.

Your pet's name as an account password won't work anymore. It's not unless the pet's name is something like {jrJR8Cc(pronounced with a soft "c") (pronounced with the soft "j," of course). It's good to know that the password managers that we've mentioned can create strong passwords to help you. Even if you aren't using one yet the majority of them offer a password generator for free on their sites, which means you'll be able to start securing your accounts right away.

4. Set up Two-factor authentication

You must install two-factor authentication.

Be careful not to compromise security just for a simple access to your account.

Two-factor authentication (also called 2FA) works by adding a second layer of security to your account. Rather than requiring a one-and-done password, 2FA demands an additional authentication step in order to prove the identity of you and block someone from entering your password even if they are aware of your password.

It is possible to set up 2FA by requiring a security code be delivered via email to the address you have entered at the time of the login process or using an Authenticator application to verify that you have logged in using your smartphone. Setting up 2FA could add another procedure to login, but it's one of the easiest ways to make sure that the information you enter is only for you to see.

5. Individual accounts, across the board

Do use individual accounts across systems.

Don't use shared accounts.

Individual accounts that are dedicated solve lots of problems in growing businesses. A great example is onboarding/offboarding where shared accounts are in play. In the event that a person leaves your organization resetting passwords on accounts is the best option but what happens when there are many accounts? How can those newly created passwords get used?

It is possible to solve this by using Team functions, which will ensure that everyone has their own account, instead of sharing the same. Enterprise has plenty of administrative users as well, ensuring that you'll be secure as your team expands.

Asking your team or all employees to handle accounts with too many credentials could inadvertently lead to more don'ts than there are do's. However, there's a silver bullet win for all users with the Single Sign-On (SSO ).

6. SSO is the hero of the day.

There are no "don'ts" here and when you can use SSO, or Single Sign-On (SSO) make sure you do this. SSO takes care of the basics in one fell swoop, brilliantly.

SSO is a single user account that offers access across related, yet still independent systems. SSO implies that users do not require a second password. SSO means that administrators can save time since they don't require setting up and manage multiple accounts. SSO is fairly easy to set up, which makes the adoption of SSO within your organization simple and streamlined.

Every new account and password increase your organization's risk of being attacked (the number of entry points an attacker is able to use to access your information and systems). Simply put, SSO means no extraneous passwords: no passwords to duplicate note down or make too weak.

If there's one lesson to take away from these online security tricks, it's that It only takes being wrong just once to trigger a crisis, and no one wants concerns about security to detract from your expanding company. If your video security practices leave something to be desired it can be a help.

Enterprise offers that magic silver SSO bullet for every customer. No matter if your team is or collaborating on live streaming, or viewing videos Enterprise's SSO guarantees that each account that accesses your video content is on lock.