Do you know the security best practices for both end-users and SysAdmins?

Last updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] about 1 month ago.See history

The 10 tips CEOs must know for both end-users and SysAdmins:

Video: Rules to Better Security with Adam Cogan - The 10 tips CEOs must know (6 min)

5 Tips for End-Users

  1. Use strong passwords & a password manager – you can also use tools like Security.org to see how secure your password is
  2. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  3. Don’t use a private password for work
  4. Personal breaches should be resolved by SysAdmins
  5. Use Windows Hello and biometrics

5 More Tips for SysAdmins

  1. No admin access for users on servers
  2. SysAdmins should understand the risk of LSASS.EXE
  3. VPN access should be MFA enabled
  4. SysAdmins need 2 accounts: 1 for doing everyday work, and 1 for SysAdmin work
  5. Upgrade to Windows 11 for TPM enhanced security

For more information see: 10 Security Tips for CEOs and SysAdmins.


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