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Caroline Wattson
Caroline Wattson

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Protecting Your Digital Identity: 7 Must-Follow Login Security Best Practices.

Introduction

The saying 'prevention is better than cure' holds true when it comes to login security. Waiting until after a security breach occurs is too late. Understanding the mistakes that can make your accounts vulnerable and taking proactive measures to strengthen your login security is essential to protect your valuable information from falling into the wrong hands.

5 Most Common Login Security Vulnerabilities

  1. User-generated credentials
  2. Brute-force attacks
  3. Lack of password complexity
  4. Unpatched security vulnerabilities
  5. Social engineering attacks

7 Best Login Security Practices That Enterprises Should Follow

  1. Password hashing is a must.
  2. Biometric authentication to your rescue.
  3. Multi-factor authentication never fails to defend.
  4. Password hygiene is a necessity.
  5. Limit login and password reset attempts.
  6. Limit session length.
  7. Building a secure auth with CIAM

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Conclusion

In the current digital environment, login security should not be overlooked. A strong CIAM solution that integrates the aforementioned methods and best practices is essential for safeguarding online accounts given the ever-rising sophistication of cyberattacks. Businesses can strengthen their barriers against unauthorized access and guarantee the integrity of their client data by giving login security top priority.

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