Endpoint Software and Password Security

Strong endpoint security starts with users, but a recent survey from LastPass and Lab42 revealed that most people are bad with passwords. People know that they shouldn’t use the same password across multiple websites, but they still do it anyway. Even though 91% of survey respondents know that it’s risky to re-use passwords, the majority of them still prefer to use the same passwords across different online accounts. According to the survey, 61% of respondents said that they reuse passwords across different sites.

The company surveyed 2,000 people from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, and the U.K. about their password habits. They were also asked questions about what they believe online security looks like. According to the survey, the accounts that users care about the most are their online financial accounts. About 69% of survey respondents were the most protective about their online banking, credit, and loan accounts. The security of accounts on retail websites was the top concern for 43% of survey respondents. The survey found that 31% of users were concerned about locking down their numerous social media accounts. About 20% of users were the most protective of their entertainment accounts.

Some companies rely on two-factor authentication through tokens or security codes sent to users via text. Other companies believe that biometrics may be the key to network security, but the 2015 breach at the Office of Personnel Management which compromised employee fingerprints proves that isn’t the case. Even though user credentials are insecure, companies can add an additional layer of security to networks through an endpoint protection solution.

Promisec Endpoint Manager (PEM) offers companies a way to secure their endpoints even if employees are lazy about securing their accounts and devices. PEM inspects all aspects of endpoint devices and monitors company networks for suspicious activity, allowing corporate IT teams to immediately know of any threats. PEM’s patented and agentless technology can be integrated with a company’s current cybersecurity infrastructure. PEM’s flexible endpoint management solution gives companies an extra layer of protection in a security climate where passwords are easy to crack.