Password Security and Data Protection

The video discusses the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by small businesses, such as ransomware, identity theft, and cloud security breaches. Alex from CrashPlan provides best practices for password management, including regular updates, using unique passwords, and employing password managers. Two-factor authentication is recommended for added security. The video also highlights CrashPlan's role in providing cloud-based data backup, offering an additional layer of protection for business-critical data.

What are some common cybersecurity threats that small businesses face?

• Market competition

• Employee turnover

• Natural disasters

• Ransomware and identity theft

How often is it recommended to change your account passwords?

• Once a year

• Every six months

• Every three months

• Every month

Why is it important to use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters in passwords?

• To make them harder to guess

• To reduce storage space

• To comply with legal requirements

• To make them easier to remember

What is a major risk associated with using the same password for multiple accounts?

• Increased memory usage

• Higher risk of data breaches

• Slower internet speed

• More frequent password resets

What is a recommended tool for securely storing passwords?

• Password manager

• Text files

• Sticky notes

• Email drafts

What does two-factor authentication rely on?

• A single strong password

• Two passwords

• Biometric data only

• Something you know and something you have

What is the primary benefit of using a password manager?

• It generates and stores passwords securely

• It automatically changes passwords

• It shares passwords with friends

• It eliminates the need for passwords

What is the role of CrashPlan in data protection?

• It manages social media accounts

• It offers free antivirus software

• It monitors employee activity

• It provides cloud-based data backup

What is a key advantage of backing up data to the cloud?

• It provides an additional layer of protection

• It reduces internet speed

• It requires no internet connection

• It increases storage costs

What offer does CrashPlan provide for new users?

• Free antivirus software

• First 30 days of cloud backup for free

• Discount on hardware purchases

• Free technical support for a year