Cyber Sussed · Password Security

One Weak Password.
Everything at Risk.

Most people use the same password across multiple accounts. Criminals know this and exploit it every day. There’s a simple, smarter way to protect your business — and it takes minutes to set up.

81% of data breaches involve weak or stolen passwords Source: Verizon DBIR
1 in 2 UK small businesses experienced a cyber attack in 2024 Source: NCSC
3 secs to crack an 8-character, common password using automated tools Source: Hive Systems

Why Passwords
Get You Hacked

The way most people manage passwords is exactly what criminals are counting on. Here’s what makes your business vulnerable right now.

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Reusing the Same Password

Using the same password across email, banking and software tools means one breach exposes everything. Criminals buy leaked lists and try them everywhere — automatically.

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Passwords You Can Remember

If a human can remember it easily, a computer can guess it quickly. “Password1” or “Summer2024!” are cracked in seconds. Memorable is not the same as secure.

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Passwords Written Down or Shared

Sticky notes, WhatsApp messages, spreadsheets. Sharing login details this way means no control over who sees them and no way to revoke access when someone leaves.

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No Lock on the Front Door

Without a second layer of security, a stolen password is all a criminal needs. One login and they’re in — reading your emails, accessing your accounts, impersonating you.

 

Why We Chose
1Password

There are many password managers out there. Some are free. Some are cheap. Neither is a phrase we use when it comes to protecting your business. You get what you pay for with security — and the cost of a breach far outweighs the cost of doing it right.

We recommend 1Password because it is the industry leader in both security and usability. It is trusted by over 150,000 businesses worldwide including Apple, IBM, and the majority of Fortune 500 companies. We offer it as a standalone service or as an add-on alongside your existing security setup.

  • Generates strong, unique passwords automatically — you never have to think of one again
  • Works across all your devices — phone, laptop, tablet — seamlessly
  • Fills in logins for you in seconds, saving time every single day
  • Securely shares passwords with team members without anyone seeing the actual password
  • Removes access instantly when a team member leaves — no “changing everything” panic
  • Built-in alerts when any of your accounts appear in a known data breach
  • Zero-knowledge architecture — even 1Password cannot see your passwords

“The most intuitive password manager we have ever used. Brilliant for teams.”

1Password Business Review — Trustpilot
🏆 Trusted by over 150,000 businesses globally
🔐 End-to-end encrypted — not even 1Password can read your data
Set up in under 30 minutes — intuitive for non-technical users
👥 Built for teams — easy to add people, easy to remove them
🛡️ SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant

If It’s Free,
Your Data Is the Price

Free and low-cost password managers typically generate revenue through advertising, data sharing arrangements, or premium upsells that pressure you at exactly the wrong moment. For personal use, some are acceptable. For your business — the accounts, relationships, and finances you have spent years building — they are not a risk worth taking.

A good professional password manager costs between £7 and £10 per user per month. Don’t go cheap. That’s less than a round of drinks — and a breach costs considerably more.

Everyone.
No Exceptions.

A common mistake is assuming some people in a team need it more than others. They don’t. Everyone who logs into anything — email, software, banking, cloud tools — needs their own licence.

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One Licence Per Person

Sharing a password manager defeats the purpose entirely. Each person needs their own licence with their own vault. It keeps things separate, secure, and simple to manage.

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Don’t Share. Ever.

Sharing logins — even between colleagues you trust — means no audit trail, no individual accountability, and no clean way to remove access when someone moves on.

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Freelancers & Contractors

If anything, freelancers and contractors need it more. You’re accessing multiple clients’ systems, often across personal devices, with no IT department behind you. A password manager is your first line of defence.

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Every Role, Every Level

From the business owner to the part-time bookkeeper — if they log into anything on behalf of your business, they need a licence. There is no role too junior or too senior to be a target.

 

Ready to Lock
Your Passwords Down?

We set up and manage 1Password for your team — available as a standalone service or as an add-on alongside our other security services. No jargon. No hassle. Just done properly.

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