Never Use Your Browser’s Password Manager

Microsoft is always introducing new features and services to keep your employees safe online, and your data secure. Nonetheless, Microsoft’s core products are operating systems. They’re not a computer security company.

As a business owner or manager, you should already know that weak or reused passwords are one of the biggest risks to a company’s data security.

A new update coming soon to Microsoft Edge will give you access to a new and improved password management feature. This will allow you to store all your passwords within your browser automatically, giving you a cost-effective way to avoid password-based cyber attacks.

Although this new feature is more secure than using the same login details across multiple applications, West Coast IT’s advice would be to avoid browser-based password managers in your business.

Why?

Browser-based password managers are not flexible enough, and don’t give enough control to you, the boss – especially when a staff member leaves.

When you use a dedicated password manager, you can remove someone’s access to all their applications with the push of a button. You can also access their login details after they depart if needed.

You still benefit from secure encryption, but it also works across all devices, including different browsers.

A separate password manager is also a lot more secure, which is really important when you have multiple people using your applications, each with their own login details.

And as a bonus, your password manager will generate strong random passwords for you, remember each one when logging in, and auto complete login boxes. That means you’ll have even better protection from brute force attacks, where cyber criminals try to guess your passwords.

If you don’t already use a password manager in your business, it’s time you did. It’s an extra layer of data security that you shouldn’t do business without. Luckily, our MSP services can be adapted to your company’s unique security needs.

Oceanside Computer Help

There are lots of password managers out there, and you have enough to worry about when running your business. As the IT support Carlsbad trusts, we recommend our Managed Defender subscription service. Our team will keep your computer safe and give you access to support whenever you need it. Without Managed Defender, your next browser search could be “ransomware removal near me”.

Monitoring the many viruses can be nonstop work, so leave it to us, and avoid the panic when your computers get hacked. Protecting your network is more than one thing and it's constantly changing. Stay updated with the Managed Defender: a multi-level strategic, dynamic package designed to protect you on several fronts from whatever is out there.

It’s hard for a small business to recover from a cyber attack. We'll protect your network against ransomware, viruses, malware and data breaches. To request a consultation, reach out to West Coast IT Group today.

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