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"The spate of recent password manager breaches have likely left many companies and consumers feeling overwhelmed. Passwords aren’t perfect. While they may still exist to some extent in the next five to ten years, alternative authentication methods, such as biometrics (e.g., fingerprint or facial recognition), hardware tokens, and behavioral analytics, are becoming more common and may eventually supplement or replace passwords altogether.
In the meantime, it’s crucial that we remain vigilant and proactive in securing digital footprints. A robust password manager, combined with multi-factor authentication and ongoing cybersecurity education, can significantly reduce the risk of account compromise and other online threats. This World Password Day, it’s important for all to reflect on their digital security and to consider the varying cyber resilient solutions available to better enhance digital security.

Improving Password Behavior:
“To better bolster password effectiveness, passwords should be updated regularly. Many people use the same passwords for an extended period, which increases the risk of exposure or hacking, or short, simple passwords. To check the strength of their passwords, users can input their passwords into this site to see if it is already known and guessed first in hacks: https://haveibeenpwned.com/.
It is very common for people to reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. This practice increases vulnerability because if one account is compromised, all accounts with the same password are at risk.
Another very common mistake people make is solely relying on passwords. Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an additional layer of security by requiring something other than a password, such as a fingerprint or a code sent via text message. SMS texts are the least secure MFA method but are better than nothing.”

Password Best Practices
Here are recommended best practices people should abide by to maximize their online security:
• Use strong, unique passwords: Create long passwords that include a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Remember – Length is Strength! Using spaces will help with length and you can use favorite lyrics or lines in music and movies for ease in remembering.
• Use a password manager: A password manager can help generate and store strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts.
• Update passwords regularly: Change your passwords periodically, especially for sensitive accounts like email or online banking.
• Enable multi-factor authentication: When available, use MFA to add an extra layer of protection.
• Be cautious with password recovery questions: Choose questions with answers that are difficult to guess or use false answers that only you know.
• Keep passwords confidential: Never send passwords through email or text messages.”