Ciaran Bunting: A Guide to Best Practice Cybersecurity

Summary of my Tech Round article.

Ciaran Bunting, with 24 years of experience in creating secure systems, immediately changed his password after learning about the Ticketmaster cybersecurity incident. He emphasised the importance of robust password practices and encouraged his family and friends to do the same.


Ciaran strongly advocates for using password managers to generate and store strong, unique passwords. He highlights that many tech companies are enhancing user security with built-in password managers and alerts for compromised passwords. Ciaran also stresses the importance of securing email accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and recommends using authenticator apps for additional security.


Ciaran suggests checking for exposed passwords through tools like Have I Been Pwned and being cautious when signing up for new accounts. He also recommends using single sign-on services from providers like Google, Microsoft, or Apple, which can enhance security by minimising the number of passwords users need to manage.


Looking ahead, Ciaran highlights that passkeys, supported by major tech companies, offer a more secure alternative to traditional passwords by incorporating biometric authentication.


Read the full article on Tech Round


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