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2. Python

A high-level programming language, Python is known for its versatility in application. Taking advantage of meaningful indentation, this language provides one of the most readable and easy to understand syntaxes. Python supports many programming philosophies, including object-oriented, structured, and functional programming.

As of 2023, 49.28% of developers around the world use Python.

3. SQL

Standing for “structured query language”, SQL is a domain-oriented scripting language intended for the collection and manipulation of data. Most popularly used alongside relational databases, it is notably good and handling structured data, such as the relation between entities and variable names. One of the most popular uses of SQL queries and commands is alongside the software MySQL (open source) and SQL Server (proprietary).

As of 2023, 48.66% of the world used SQL for development projects.

4. PHP

Originally signifying “personal homepage”, PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. A server-side HTML-embedded script language designed to help create more dynamic webpages. PHP is open source, leaving support up to the community to maintain.

As of 2023, 18.58% of the world utilizes PHP on its webpages.

5. GO

Similar to C in syntax, Go is a compiled, high-level programming language invented by developers at Google. Notable features include, memory safety, garbage collection, and structural typing, making it an ideal choice for networking and infrastructure application.

As of 2023, 13.24% of the world’s developers use GO.

1. Password Length:

An ideal password should be between 12-14 characters in length

2. Use a Combination of Letters, Numbers, and Symbols:

The greater the variation in characters, the harder it will be to brute-force your password
Use different numbers, letters, cases, and special characters like @#$^- to strengthen your password

3. Avoid Using Common Words or Phrases:

Many insecure passwords are too similar to every-day phrases
While they are easy to remember, they are easy to guess

4. Avoid Using Sequences or Patterns:

Don’t use repeatable sequences or patterns in your passwords
If a hacker is able to establish a pattern from one password, they can quickly guess all of your passwords that follow the same pattern

5. Avoid Using Personal Information:

Personal information is easily visible to the public via social media, account names, services, etc. thus, can be found by anyone if they know where to look

6. Use a Password Manager:

A password manager can help keep track of your passwords in a secure way, making it so you don’t have to memorize your passwords, thus you can make them as complex as you want
Most password managers include a password creation tool, as well as browser plugins to quickly grab your passwords
We recommend the password manager BitWarden

7. Regularly Update Your Passwords:

The best way to maintain security is to be proactive
If you think a password may have been leaked, the safest thing to do is change it
Don’t keep less secure passwords for more than a few months

8. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

If your account in question offers two-factor authentication, set it up
The use of a pin, phone-number, or recovery address greatly increases your security, while decreasing the number of successful break-ins

9. Use Unique Passwords for Each Account:

One of the worst things you can do is reuse passwords for multiple accounts
Likewise, you should not share passwords between people

10. Train Your Team:

If applied to a work environment, make sure your team is responsibly creating credentials
The best way to stay safe is to be educated

Follow these guidelines and you will be on your way to peace of mind and Fort Knox level security!

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