“Single-word credentials are no longer safe. Instead, if you must remember your credentials, use passphrases. The danger with this method is that there is still a potential for re-use. The true recommendation is to use an auto-generated password from a password manager. And of course, any set of credentials should be placed behind MFA.” Elena Elkina – Partner at Aleada
Source: Solutions Review – Identity Management
About Elena Elkina (from she’s LinkedIn page):
Elena Elkina is a Partner at Aleada Consulting, where she advises clients on privacy, data protection, and information security issues.
Elena is known for her entrepreneurial approach to driving business performance while protecting information and serving as a trusted adviser for her clients. During her 20-year legal career, she has worked with financial and healthcare institutions, software and internet companies, major law firms, and the government sector on both international and domestic levels.
Elena received her law degree from the University of Russian Academy of Education in Moscow, Russia. She received her LL.M. degree from Berkeley Law School, where she studied privacy, technology transactions, and international law. Elena is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/IT, CIPM).
