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3 Learning Points from CSA 2017 Findings

In April 2018, Cybersecurity of Awareness (CSA) Singapore released the survey finding done in 2017.

This finding serve as a good reminder from time to time on good password management which we may overlook, through the 3 important pointers below.  


 1. Do not use same passwords for work and personal accounts
2. Use a strong password that are make up of at least one upper and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols
3. Change passwords regularly 

A look into the findings below could tell that you are not the only one. 

a. Password Security 2017 vs 2016
There are no improvement in the way password is managed (as compared to 2016)

 b. Proportion with poor Password Management
1 in 3 have poor password management practices; uses the same password for work and personal accounts, store their passwords in hardcopy or on computer. 

c. Proportion able to identify strong passwords
Only 45 percent of respondents are able to identify strong password from a given list of passwords (comprising upper and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols).  

d. Proportion change passwords regularly 
Over sixty percent of respondents do not change their passwords regularly, or did so only when the system prompted them.

Such finding is understandable given the hassle of reverting to your computer or writing pad to refer and update your passwords.

On top of that, having many strong password don't make sense as it takes a toll on your memory especially if you don't use the passwords often.

 To have the best of both world; security of your important accounts (tied to financial or payment) with ease and convenient of accessing your account without remembering everything.

 MOM: Not Important Password Manager would be able to help you with that. Click here to find out more on how MOM could help you. Click here to download now for free from Playstore.

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