{"id":61739,"date":"2024-09-05T11:24:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=61739"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:24:39","slug":"pulse-technology-offers-creating-strong-password-policies-a-free-downloadable-security-guide-for-businesses-and-organizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2024\/09\/pulse-technology-offers-creating-strong-password-policies-a-free-downloadable-security-guide-for-businesses-and-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulse Technology Offers \u201cCreating Strong Password Policies,\u201d a Free Downloadable Security Guide for Businesses and Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Schaumburg, IL (Sept. 4, 2024)<\/em> \u2014 Weak passwords are one of the most common causes of data breaches for businesses and organizations. Once a hacker has gained access to a company\u2019s infrastructure, that cyber criminal can access sensitive information, impersonate legitimate users, and disrupt a company\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help prevent such breaches of a company\u2019s infrastructure, Pulse Technology, a technology company serving the IT, managed print services and other needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, has created a downloadable resource that will be of great value to businesses and organizations everywhere: \u201cA Guide to Creating Strong Password Policies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 10-page guide has been prepared by the information technology (IT) experts at Pulse Technology and is available at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Guide to Creating Strong Password Policies\u201d reveals some troubling statistics: A \u201cbrute force\u201d hacker can find a user\u2019s password, ranging between 4 and 11 characters (all numbers) instantly. And many people inadvertently make their job even easier, with the most commonly used password being \u201c123456\u201d and that 59% of U.S. adults use either their name or birthday as part of their passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Guide to Creating Strong Password Policies\u201d takes the viewer through the \u201cwhy\u201d of the need to create and enforce a strong password policy at a place of business, showing the dangers that can happen when a system is breached. The guide also details best practices for creating and enforcing a password policy that will help keep information more safe. Readers and viewers will learn valuable tips on how to make their organization\u2019s infrastructure more secure through stronger password policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-read guide on the how\u2019s and why\u2019s of improved password security will want to see this guide. You can download it by visiting here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chip Miceli, president and CEO of Pulse Technology, explained, \u201cHackers are working around the clock to find new ways to breach the infrastructures of businesses and organizations. One of the questions we receive most frequently is what a business can do on its own to improve its security. Adopting, understanding and enforcing a strong password policy companywide is important for business security. We are happy to provide this comprehensive guide for a quick at-a-glance look at how to improve your password security.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics show that the small business owner is far from immune to cyber attacks. In fact, 43% of all cyberattacks target smaller businesses. And another daunting statistic is that 60% of businesses that experience a significant data loss due to a cyber attack go out of business within six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide offers insight into key areas of password protection, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n