Every year, the most commonly used passwords make headlines, and unfortunately, the same weak combinations like “123456” and “password” still top the list. Cybercriminals don’t need advanced tools when poor password hygiene gives them easy access.

Research shows that 40% of passwords used by corporate employees are identical to those used in their personal lives. That means the same overused passwords protecting shopping and streaming accounts are also guarding sensitive company data. It’s like locking the front door but leaving the windows wide open.

As one of our valued clients, we take your password security seriously because even one weak credential can expose your business to costly data breaches, operational downtime, and compliance issues. This month is a good moment to spotlight why password security matters, how we help enforce strong practices, and what tools we’ve put in place to support your team.

What Strong Passwords Look Like (and How We Help You Get There)

We don’t expect your team to memorize dozens of complex passwords or be experts in cybersecurity—that’s our job. What we do ensure is that the systems we manage follow best practices when it comes to:

• Password length – Long passwords (12–16+ characters) are harder to crack, and we configure your systems to reflect that.

• Complexity requirements – We enforce combinations of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

• No recycling – Using the same password across multiple platforms is risky. That’s why password reuse is restricted in our systems.

• Passphrase support – When appropriate, we recommend secure passphrases that are easier to remember but difficult to guess.

These aren’t suggestions—they’re baked into the security posture we maintain for you.

Changing Passwords and Managing Access

We schedule regular password updates and access reviews for the environments we manage. This proactive approach limits the risk of unauthorized access and helps isolate threats quickly if any suspicious activity occurs.

When employee roles change or someone exits the company, we ensure that access is revoked promptly—no loose ends, no leftover credentials sitting idle.

Security Questions Aren’t As Safe As They Seem

Security questions used for account recovery can be a weak link. Answers like pet names or birthdays are often easy to guess or dig up online. Where applicable, we harden account recovery options and recommend alternatives to these outdated security layers.

Why We Recommend a Password Manager

We understand that managing multiple complex passwords can be overwhelming, which is why we implement password managers where possible. For clients on managed plans that include this service, we deploy secure, encrypted password tools to streamline logins and reduce risks across your organization.

Even better? These password managers include free personal licenses for each of your employees to use at home. These personal vaults are not connected to your company’s systems, and if someone leaves the organization, they can take their personal password vault with them.

If you're not yet on one of our managed plans that includes this benefit, we're happy to discuss what it takes to get your organization upgraded.

Security is a Team Effort—And We're On Your Team

Hackers don’t need sophisticated methods when a weak password can do all the work. We continue to monitor, maintain, and strengthen your systems so you’re not left vulnerable.

This month is a reminder that strong password policies aren’t just good practice—they're essential. With us by your side, you can trust that these protections are already in place or are actively being implemented across your environment.

If you have any questions about your current setup or want to explore our password management tools further, just let us know—we’re here to help.