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Time to Take Password Security Seriously

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  Strengthen Login Credentials and Keep Your Business Safe We’ve all been there before: you’re trying to log in to an important email account or online application, but a forgotten password locks you out. You’re redirected to a change password page, but before you can enter a new one, you have to enter the old one (that you can’t remember). Passwords have held this essential yet exasperating position for decades. But only recently has password management become so critical—and so frustrating. Every time you create a strong self-generated password, it gets jumbled up with hundreds of other letters and ch@ract3r! combinations you’ve used in the past. Every time another app prompts you to update your login credentials, today’s catchy expression becomes tomorrow’s forgotten phrase. These security measures are essential, though. The challenge comes from balancing the need for effortless user access with the enhanced cybersecurity protection that today’s businesses require. How Bad Is the Pr