World Password Day was held on May 5 last week, and while that may prompt organisations to examine their password policies and individuals to review their personal password use and management, it is more important than ever to always adhere to strong password security methodologies in a world where passwords can be easily breached and even sold.

Threat actors regularly steal and exploit users’ credentials, so it is critical to use strong and secure passwords and authentication mechanisms to protect access to your data. In 2021, credential abuse was the second-most common initial access vector identified during Secureworks incident response engagements.

And remember, the Secureworks Incident Response team is always available to help you.