Cybersecurity researcher Dr Hazel Murray has developed a knack for guessing Irish people’s passwords. But is it really our fault that our passwords have become predictable?  Listen to this episode to find out why some of the standards enforced on passwords are actually making our accounts less secure, and what you need to do to start the new year with better password protection. You can check out ForTechsSake.info for links to more resources, or find out more about CONNECT at ConnectCentre.ie and keep up with their research by subscribing to their newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Tech's Sake

Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody

FTS x CONNECT: The secret to a good password

DEC 11, 202448 MIN
For Tech's Sake

FTS x CONNECT: The secret to a good password

DEC 11, 202448 MIN

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Cybersecurity researcher Dr Hazel Murray has developed a knack for guessing Irish people’s passwords. But is it really our fault that our passwords have become predictable? 

Listen to this episode to find out why some of the standards enforced on passwords are actually making our accounts less secure, and what you need to do to start the new year with better password protection.

You can check out ForTechsSake.info for links to more resources, or find out more about CONNECT at ConnectCentre.ie and keep up with their research by subscribing to their newsletter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices