Locked Out? How to Take Back Control of Your Passwords

Let’s be honest—passwords are the worst. They’re either impossible to remember (Xk#1q$98!vF) or so predictable that your pet’s name followed by ‘123’ might as well come with a welcome sign for hackers.

We all know we should be using unique, complex passwords for every account, but who actually does that? Instead, we fall into bad habits: reusing passwords, writing them down on sticky notes, or—worst of all—saving them in a plain text file labelled ‘Passwords.doc.’ (Please, if this is you, change your ways immediately!)

The Password Problem

Cybercriminals love weak passwords. According to reports, compromised credentials account for a huge chunk of data breaches. A hacker doesn’t need to be a genius to guess ‘Summer2024!’—they just need some patience and the right tools. Once they crack one of your accounts, they can often access others, thanks to our bad habit of reusing passwords.

Even worse, managing passwords manually is frustrating. If you use strong, unique passwords (good job!), you probably spend way too much time resetting them because you forgot them. And let’s not even talk about sharing passwords within a team—emailing login details is basically an invitation for trouble.

Are You in Control?

How do you stay on top of who can access the accounts and apps in your business? Notes on your phone? Spreadsheet? Or maybe no process at all?

It’s easy to lose track, but the problem is, if you don’t know or have limited control - unchecked access, forgotten accounts, and weak passwords will put your business at risk.

A better way is to find a solution that allows you to:

• See and control who has access to different accounts and apps across your team.
• Strengthen security with password management and storage.
• Quickly add and remove access when needed.

Your Business Could Be at Risk

It’s very common for employees to create new accounts, reuse passwords, and access company data from different devices. But it poses big risks to your business if you don’t have visibility or control.

If you can’t see who has access, control permissions to accounts, or be confident that employees will use good passwords, your business is vulnerable to cyber threats.

Here’s how you can prevent security gaps:

✅ Improve security - get full visibility and control over the accounts and services your team uses along with reliable password management.

✅ Simplify access - decide who gets access to what based on clear, customisable rules.

✅ Save time and reduce risks - quickly add or remove employee permissions to stop unauthorised logins.

By finding a solution that removes the blind spots, your business will be better protected.

Need Help Securing Your Business?

Have you thought about how you can improve managing access and passwords to your business apps and accounts?

The truth is, most businesses don’t realise the gaps in their security until it’s too late.

A password manager won’t just make your life easier—it’ll keep your data (and your business) safe from cyber threats. We have tried and tested a number of leading password management tools on your behalf, if you want to find out more, let’s set up a time to discuss your options.

Your future self will thank you!