According to a recent survey conducted by Beyond Identity, a dull attitude to password protection has been noted, as survey results suggest that companies need to tighten up their password rules without making it too difficult for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The survey, which involved more than a thousand workers, found that while most of them believe their password practices are secure, the reality is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost half of them admit to sharing passwords, more than a third say they write their passwords on paper, and one in four of the professionals surveyed said they still have access to accounts from previous jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passwords are also often reused, with 26% saying their work and personal email password are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In future, better dismissal protections must be introduced and enforced for workers who still have access to accounts from previous jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Password management policies and two-factor authentication are also needed to help prevent password sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n