Use a password manager. They are many to choose from and some are free. A password manager can assist in automating the fixes to the below mentioned threats.
Don’t write or print passwords on paper or in unsecured digital files. For example, a sticky note with the password on the backside of a laptop or a list of passwords in an unprotected excel sheet.
Use long, random, but memorable passwords – also known as passphrases. For example, “Cherry Wire Sparking!”
Don’t use the same password everywhere. Try to use unique passwords everywhere you login. If one website or company gets hacked, and the passwords are leaked, then all accounts using that same password are at risk.
Where possible, use multi-factor authentication (MFA). If a password is known, then the second (or third) “factor” of authentication is an additional layer of protection. A good resource for checking if MFA is available on different services is https://twofactorauth.org/
Finally, properly destroy your sensitive data properly.

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What is Sid's role in the company?

He works in marketing full-time

He works in IT and volunteers in marketing to maintain security

He is the company's password manager developer

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According to Sid, what is the basic best practice for passwords?

Write them down on paper for safekeeping

Use the same password for everything

Use multi-factor authentication with a long, random, memorable password

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What justification does Dave's manager give for not worrying about security?

They have excellent firewalls

They're not the Pentagon

They use encryption for everything

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