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9 consejos para reforzar las contraseñas y el futuro de la autenticación

Weak passwords can make it easy for someone to access your business or personal data. Strong passwords are essential, and the evolving landscape of digital security is pointing towards even more secure and convenient solutions, such as passkeys.

Here are some effective tips for creating strong passwords and a look at the future with passkeys.

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Length Matters Ensure passwords are at least eight characters long; longer is usually better.

Ensure passwords are at least eight characters long; longer is usually better.

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Avoid Simple Sequences Don’t use character series like "1234," "4321," “ABC," etc.

Don’t use character series like “1234,” “4321,” “ABC,” etc.

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Mix It Up Include a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation, distributed throughout your password.

Include a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation, distributed throughout your password.

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Personal Info is a No-Go Avoid using personal information easily mined from social media, such as birthdays, pet names, or street names.

Avoid using personal information easily mined from social media, such as birthdays, pet names, or street names.

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Don’t Use Single Words Don’t use single dictionary words, whether spelled forward or backward, even with character substitutions like $ or @.

Don’t use single dictionary words, whether spelled forward or backward, even with character substitutions like $ or @.

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Create a Memorable Mashup Use a string of three random words mashed together, making it easier to remember without writing it down.

Use a string of three random words mashed together, making it easier to remember without writing it down.

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Unique Passwords Only Never reuse passwords across different sites or platforms.

Never reuse passwords across different sites or platforms.

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Utilize a Password Manager Use tools like 1Password to generate and store randomized, strong passwords.

Use tools like 1Password to generate and store randomized, strong passwords.

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Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Add two-factor authentication where available, as offered by many services.

Add two-factor authentication where available, as offered by many services.

Passkeys: The Future of Authentication

A passkey is a new, technologically advanced way to log into websites and apps without having to remember a password. You just use your device to prove it’s really you. This could be as simple as unlocking your phone with your fingerprint, face, or PIN.

Passkeys offer a more secure alternative to traditional passwords. They because they use cryptographic methods to authenticate users without transmitting a private key, making them immune to phishing and theft. Major tech companies are embracing passkeys, providing seamless use across multiple devices and platforms.

To start using passkeys, you usually need to set them up once with each website or app you use by following their instructions. After that, whenever you want to log in, your device will do most of the work—just confirm that it’s you with a tap or by looking at your phone. This means no more struggling to remember different passwords for every account, making your online life both easier and safer.

Be Safe Out There!

Maintaining strong password practices is crucial in today’s digital world, where our online accounts hold valuable personal information and sensitive data. However, as technology advances, we need to look ahead to even more secure and user-friendly authentication methods.

The adoption of passkeys is gaining momentum, with major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft collaborating on industry-wide standards. As more online services integrate passkey support, we can expect a gradual shift away from traditional passwords towards a more secure and convenient authentication future.

While it’s essential to maintain robust password practices today, looking ahead to innovations like passkeys can prepare us for a more secure digital future characterized by improved security, usability, and cross-platform compatibility.

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Como Director de Ingeniería, Mike Cobb gestiona las operaciones diarias del Departamento de Ingeniería, incluyendo las recuperaciones físicas y lógicas de medios rotativos, SSDs, dispositivos inteligentes y unidades flash. También supervisa las labores del equipo de Investigación y Desarrollo para ls tecnologías de almacenamiento pasadas, presentes y futuras. Mike fomenta el crecimiento y se asegura de que cada uno de los departamentos y sus ingenieros continúen adquiriendo conocimientos en su campo. Cada ingeniero de DriveSavers ha recibido capacitación para garantizar que la recuperación completa y satisfactoria de los datos sea su máxima prioridad.

Como Director de Seguridad de la Información, Mike supervisa la ciberseguridad en DriveSavers, lo que incluye el mantenimiento y la actualización de certificaciones de seguridad como el cumplimiento de SOC 2 Tipo II, la coordinación de la política de seguridad de la empresa y la formación en ciberseguridad de los empleados.

Mike se incorporó a DriveSavers en 1994 y es licenciado en Informática por la Universidad de California, Riverside.

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