Introduction We are constantly being bombarded with media headlines informing us about wide spread hacking, viruses and data loss. Today companies need to protect their data. The need for strong password authentication is a start. The antiquated way of relying on single-factor passwords for protection is insecure. A security breach could cause havoc and depending on your type of business, it could prove deadly.
Information security is necessary and password fraud is partly to blame.
A total of 521 companies, organizations and educational institutions were surveyed. The Single-Factor Password A Corporate Security policy must be created and adhered to. If your company already has a Security Policy in place and if it is being followed, you reached the first important step in securing your information. Your current Security Policy should include a section on password creation and format. The single-factor password provides minimum protection and your password policy should be adjusted accordingly.