SANS Assessment of Student Learning Plan (ASLP) Security Awareness Training

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Why is it important to use a strong, unique passphrase for each of your social networking accounts?

To make them easier to guess
If one account is compromised, others will remain secure
To avoid using unique passwords
To share the same password across accounts

The correct answer is: If one account is compromised, others will remain secure

Using a strong, unique passphrase for each social networking account is crucial because it significantly enhances overall security. When an account is compromised, having unique passwords for other accounts acts as a safeguard against further unauthorized access. This means that even if one password is leaked due to a data breach or phishing attack, attackers cannot easily gain access to other accounts, which might contain sensitive personal information or links to financial resources. A strong passphrase is one that is not easily guessable and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters, making it much more difficult for hackers to crack. Additionally, unique passphrases ensure that the risk associated with any single account breach is contained, preventing a cascade effect where multiple accounts become vulnerable because they share the same credentials.