Passwords are still the front line of cybersecurity – and often, the weakest link.
World Password Day is a timely reminder to review how your business manages, protects, and recovers from password-related risks. Whether you’re in IT, finance, or operations, these practical tips can help strengthen your security posture without adding complexity.
1. Strengthen with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Passwords can be guessed, stolen, or reused. Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer — making it much harder for attackers to access critical systems, even if credentials are compromised.
If you haven’t reviewed where MFA is enabled lately, now’s the time. Ensure coverage includes remote logins, finance tools, and cloud platforms. You can find more on how MFA supports secure access here.
2. Consolidate and Control with IT Glue
Many businesses still manage passwords in shared documents, spreadsheets, or emails. That creates risk, and often, confusion when teams change or staff leave.
Tools like IT Glue help teams securely store and share passwords, documentation, and processes, with clear access controls. For IT managers, it also supports onboarding, audits, and knowledge retention, especially across growing environments.
If you haven’t reviewed your documentation and credential storage in the last year, this is a great time to explore more structured options.
3. Think Beyond Passwords
Even with good habits, there’s no guarantee that credentials won’t be misused. Attacks today often involve phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement within a network.
One way to check your real-world risk is to simulate an attack, not to scare, but to improve. Penetration testing provides insights into where password policies break down, where MFA may not be enforced, and where attackers could pivot.
Want to see what that looks like? This free guide explains how modern penetration testing works and what it can reveal.
4. Prepare for Recovery, Just in Case
If credentials are compromised, the focus quickly shifts to containment and recovery. That’s where backup strategies come in, and not just for files, but for access and continuity.
Having a Backup & Disaster Recovery plan in place ensures your business can respond quickly, limit damage, and resume operations confidently. Test it regularly, and make sure everyone knows their role in an incident.
By combining strong authentication, good documentation, regular testing, and recovery planning, your business is in a far stronger position to navigate today’s threats.
Want help reviewing your password security and wider cyber posture?
Get in touch with our team for a no-pressure conversation about where your defences stand and how we can support you.
