{"id":4554,"date":"2025-02-04T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T20:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/?p=4554"},"modified":"2025-02-20T20:19:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:19:41","slug":"securite-reseau-mot-de-passe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/network-security-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Network security: how to set up a robust password policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Security of access to IT systems is a major issue for companies in Belgium. An inadequate password policy exposes infrastructures to the risk of cyber-attacks, identity theft and data leakage. Strict password management is essential to protect networks and sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\">Webiphi<\/a><\/strong>we support Belgian SMEs in the implementation of solutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/ict-et-securite\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"203\">cyber security<\/a> adapted to today's challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set strict password criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A weak password is an easy entry point for cybercriminals. Strict rules are recommended to ensure optimum security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended minimum requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum length of <strong>12 characters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion of <strong>uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No use of dictionary words or personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory renewal <strong>every 90 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Webiphi<\/strong> offers access management solutions to automate these rules and guarantee optimum security within your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a strong password can be compromised. L'<strong>multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/strong> adds an extra layer of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of second authentication factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary code<\/strong> via a mobile application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical security key<\/strong> (YubiKey).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biometric authentication<\/strong> (fingerprint, facial recognition).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of <strong>Webiphi<\/strong>you can integrate efficient multi-factor authentication for your sensitive accesses, and guarantee even greater data protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Raise employee awareness of password management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Human error is one of the main vectors of computer attacks. Regular training helps raise awareness of best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good practices to adopt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never <strong>share passwords<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not <strong>save passwords<\/strong> in unsecured files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beware of <strong>phishing attempts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Webiphi<\/strong>We offer cybersecurity training courses to raise your teams' awareness of threats and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use a secure password manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Password managers allow you to generate and store secure credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitwarden<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1Password<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LastPass<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Webiphi<\/strong> helps you choose and deploy a solution tailored to your company's needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Monitor and secure system access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activate access logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to <strong>track connections<\/strong> systems to detect any suspicious activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking <strong>unusual connections<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alerts in case of <strong>repeated failed connection attempts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\">Webiphi<\/a><\/strong>We provide you with tailor-made support for monitoring and managing access to your IT infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A robust password policy is essential to protect companies against cyber-attacks. By enforcing strict rules and integrating multi-factor authentication, you can strengthen the security of your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to improve the protection of your <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/ict-et-securite\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"203\">IT infrastructure <\/a>? <strong>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/\">Webiphi <\/a>starting today<\/strong> for a personalized consultation and discover our <a href=\"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/ict-et-securite\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"203\">solutions tailored to Belgian SMEs<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security of access to IT systems is a major issue for companies in Belgium. An inadequate password policy exposes infrastructures to the risk of cyber-attacks, identity theft and data leakage. To reinforce the protection of networks and sensitive information, strict password management is essential. At Webiphi, we support Belgian SMEs in implementing effective cybersecurity solutions tailored to today's challenges. 1. Define strict password criteria A weak password is an easy entry point for cybercriminals. Strict rules are recommended to ensure optimum security. Recommended minimum requirements Webiphi offers access management solutions to automate these rules and guarantee optimum security within your company. 2. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) Even a strong password can be compromised. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection. Types of second-factor authentication With the help of Webiphi, you can integrate effective multi-factor authentication for your sensitive accesses, and guarantee better protection for your data. 3. Raise employee awareness of password management Human error is one of the main vectors of computer attacks. Regular training helps raise awareness of best practices. Best practices to adopt At Webiphi, we offer cybersecurity training to raise your teams' awareness of threats and best practices. 4. Use a secure password manager Password managers enable you to generate and store secure logins. Recommended solutions Webiphi helps you choose and deploy a solution tailored to your company's needs. 5. Monitor and secure access to systems Activate access logs It is essential to monitor connections to company systems to detect any suspicious activity. With Webiphi, you can benefit from tailor-made support in monitoring and managing access to your IT infrastructures. Conclusion A robust password policy is essential to protect companies against cyber-attacks. By enforcing strict rules and integrating multi-factor authentication, you can strengthen the security of your network. Would you like to improve the protection of your IT infrastructure? Contact Webiphi today for a personalized consultation and discover our solutions tailored to Belgian SMEs.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-ict-securite"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4554"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4555,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4554\/revisions\/4555"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webiphi.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}