Description

Weak passwords are one of the biggest risks to protecting your business’s data.  This procedure gives you a clear, practical framework to create, manage, and maintain secure passwords across all your work accounts.

Key Features

• Unique Passwords: Guidance on why every account must have its own password and how password managers can help.
• Strong Passphrases: Simple rules for creating secure passwords (12+ characters, random words, numbers, and symbols).
• When to Update: Practical triggers for when to change a password—such as suspected compromise or account reminders.
• Account-Specific Advice: Tips for securing key accounts like email, finance apps, HR portals, collaboration tools, and remote access.
• Workplace Tips: Everyday reminders for staff, including locking screens, avoiding password reuse, and reporting suspicious activity.
• Action Checklist: A simple tick-box list to confirm you’ve secured each critical account in your business.

Benefits

• Stronger Security: Protects against cybercrime, phishing, and identity theft.
• Practical Compliance: Supports best practice standards, aligns with NIST (NIST PR.AC-1) and Essential Eight Cyber Security Frameworks
• Peace of Mind: Reduces risk across email, finance, and business apps with simple, consistent rules.
• Ready-to-Use: Includes a free printable checklist for staff to use in the office.

Ideal For

• Small to medium businesses wanting practical cyber security resources.
• Team leaders and managers responsible for staff cyber awareness.
• Employees who need clear, everyday guidance for handling passwords.
• Organisations seeking tools to support compliance and best practice standards.

⚡ Get Started: Download the Password Management Procedure today and keep your business cyber-safe, one password at a time.