May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
Is Your Password Hygiene Putting Your Business at Risk?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for big corporations. For small to medium-sized businesses across South West Victoria, one weak password could be the entry point for serious cyber threats.
At Gunners Business Solutions, we work with local businesses every day to strengthen their IT environments. One of the most common and avoidable issues we see? Poor password hygiene.
What Is Password Hygiene?
Password hygiene refers to the practices that keep login credentials secure. Good hygiene means using strong, unique passwords for each account, keeping them private, and updating them regularly.
Why It Matters
A compromised password can open the door to unauthorised access, data loss, ransomware attacks, and business disruption. For regional businesses without a dedicated IT team, the impact can be even more severe.
Key Practices for Good Password Hygiene:
- Use strong, unique passwords for every system. Combine uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols.
- Avoid reusing passwords across platforms. If one is leaked, attackers will test it elsewhere.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of security.
- Don’t store passwords in unsecured documents like spreadsheets or sticky notes.
- Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass to securely manage credentials.
Common Mistakes We See:
- Default passwords still active (e.g. "Welcome123")
- Shared team accounts with no oversight
- Passwords unchanged for years
- Sensitive information shared via email or SMS
How GBS Can Help
We offer secure identity and access management solutions tailored to your Microsoft 365 environment. With our managed IT services, we help you stay on top of password policies, detect risky practices early, and implement systems that work.
We don't just set it and forget it — we actively monitor and support your business, so you can focus on growth with confidence.
Not sure how your business stacks up? Let’s start with a conversation, call us 03 5562 8233. We’ll help you audit your current setup and recommend practical steps for a safer, more efficient digital workspace.