Coaching for Leaders

728: Lower Your Risk of Being Hacked, with Qasim Ijaz

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Apr 7, 2025
Qasim Ijaz, director of cybersecurity at a leading healthcare organization, shares vital insights into the growing threat of cyber attacks. He emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the need to freeze credit reports to protect against identity theft. Ijaz highlights that leaders are key targets for hackers and advocates for preparing through incident response exercises. He also discusses the inevitability of AI use among employees and suggests integrating this reality into prevention strategies.
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ADVICE

Password Security

  • Use multi-factor authentication for added security.
  • Prioritize passphrases over passwords, and consider a password manager.
INSIGHT

Password Reuse Vulnerability

  • Many people reuse passwords across websites, increasing vulnerability.
  • Hackers exploit data breaches from less secure sites to compromise other accounts.
ADVICE

Passphrase Advantage

  • Passphrases, longer than typical passwords, are exponentially harder to crack.
  • Their length and unpredictability enhance security compared to shorter, generated passwords.
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