World Password Day 2024 Date, History and Significance: Know About the Day That Emphasises on Having Secure Passwords To Protect Our Privacy
World Password Day a good opportunity for individuals and organisations to review and strengthen their password security measures, such as using unique and complex passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and regularly updating passwords.
Every year, World Password Day is observed on the first Thursday of May to raise awareness about keeping your passwords and PINs safer by taking up best practices. This year, World Password Day 2024 will be observed on Thursday, May 2. The day serves as a reminder for people about the importance of strong password practices and the role they play in protecting our online accounts and digital identities. It raises awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and the role that passwords play in protecting personal and sensitive information online. Creating a strong, unique password and PIN for every account and device can be of great help as it helps keep your other accounts and devices safer. Most Common Password: '123456', 'admin', Variations of Word 'password' Among Most Common Passwords Used by Indians in 2023, Finds Report.
World Password Day a good opportunity for individuals and organisations to review and strengthen their password security measures, such as using unique and complex passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and regularly updating passwords.
World Password Day 2024 Date
World Password Day 2024 will be observed on Thursday, May 2.
World Password Day Significance
World Password Day is an important event that encourages individuals to use strong, unique passwords for each of their accounts that would help protect against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. In today's digital age, cyber threats have been reported from parts of the world.
World Password Day serves as a reminder that cyber threats exist and that individuals and organisations need to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their online accounts and information. It provides an opportunity for education and training on password security best practices. On this day, organisations conduct workshops, webinars, and other educational activities to help employees and users understand the importance of strong passwords and how to create and manage them securely.
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