What makes a password strong?
- Length — every extra character multiplies the possibilities. Aim for 14–16+.
- Randomness — no names, birthdays, phone numbers or dictionary words.
- Variety — mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols.
- Uniqueness — never reuse a password across sites.
Password security tips for businesses
- Use a password manager (Bitwarden, 1Password, Google Password Manager) so staff don't reuse passwords.
- Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for email, banking, hosting, domain and social media accounts.
- Change passwords immediately when an employee leaves.
- Never share passwords over WhatsApp or email — use the manager's sharing feature.
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Length beats complexity
Each extra character multiplies the number of possible combinations. That is why a long random password is far stronger than a short one with a few symbols, such as Rahul@123, which uses a name and a pattern attackers often try first.
Accounts to secure first
- Your main email, because it can reset all other accounts.
- Website admin, hosting and domain logins.
- Banking and UPI-linked accounts.
- Google Business Profile, Meta Business and ad accounts.
Add a second lock: turn on two-factor authentication wherever it is offered. Even a stolen password then is not enough on its own.