Most breaches don't come from sophisticated hackers; they come from weak passwords and unpatched software. The basics stop the majority of attacks.
Passwords and MFA
Unique passwords in a manager plus multi-factor authentication block the most common account takeovers. This alone prevents a huge share of incidents.
Updates and backups
Patching software closes known holes, and tested backups turn ransomware from a disaster into an inconvenience.
Train against phishing
People are the front line. Regular, practical phishing awareness beats any single tool for reducing risk.
Key takeaways
- Use a password manager
- Turn on MFA everywhere
- Patch software promptly
- Keep tested backups
Security isn't about perfection; it's about covering the basics that stop most attacks. Master these and you're ahead of most organisations.
