Infographic How to Create a Strong Password: Decoding the Perfect Formula
Master the art of creating strong passwords with this simple, effective formula.
By Insight Editor / 18 Dec 2024
Your password is your first line of defense. Learn the essentials of building stronger passwords to protect your accounts from breaches, backed by insights from leading experts.
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How to Create a Strong Password: Decoding the Perfect Formula
Your password needs to be stronger.
People need passwords for nearly every account and application they interact with daily — at home and at work. They’re tired of thinking of memorable ones that meet security needs.
And bad actors know it.
Enter your new password: ************
Your new password must contain:
- at least 12 characters
- at least one lowercase letter
- at least one uppercase letter
- at least one special character (!@#6*_?-)
- at least one number (0-9)
255: the average number of personal & business passwords per person
87: of those are for business
Weak passwords wreak havoc.
49% of breaches involve stolen credentials.
#1 breach access point: stolen credentials.
31% of breaches in the last 10 years involved stolen credentials.
Stolen credentials & brute force (password guessing) account for 98% of Basic Web Application Attack access.
More safe. Less complex.
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Create. Save. Autofill.
Easy for non-technical employees to use
- Simple user interface
- Saves time on resets
- Works on every OS
Powerful enough to equip admins
- Granular controls
- Customizable security policies
- Visibility into data breach risks and password health
The 3 keys of 1Password
Unparalleled password security
1Password generates and stores complex, unique passwords, eliminating the risk of weak passwords and unauthorized access. This ensures secure password storage with robust protection for your business data.
Streamlined team collaboration
With centralized control and secure sharing, 1Password enables seamless collaboration, granting team members convenient access to shared accounts and sensitive information, and enhancing productivity while reducing the potential for human error.
Cutting-edge data protection
Using advanced encryption and multi-factor authentication, 1Password sets a high bar for data security, safeguarding your organization’s digital assets and ensuring that only authorized individuals can access critical resources.
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Sources:
Verizon Business. (2023). Data Breach Investigations Report. Verizon Business. (2024). Data Breach Investigations Report. Viezelyte, K. (2024, April 24). Juggling security: How many passwords does the average person have in 2024? NordPass.
