Here are some simple tips:

1. don’t share your password with others as you could be held responsible for their actions, which may result in disclosure of sensitive information

2. always use a unique password for each account to help prevent the ‘domino effect’. This is where all accounts using the same password are compromised when the password is discovered

3. consider using a password manager if you have trouble remembering your passwords. Ensure you use a very strong master password for the password manager

4. if you suspect someone knows your password, create and set a new password immediately to reduce the likelihood of unauthorised access to information.

The ADHA has a free Digital Health Security Awareness course that covers a number of security topics to equip people who work in healthcare to recognise and manage security risks. Included is a module focussed on password management, together with topics that address common security risks relevant to healthcare organisations.

To find out more about how you can protect information that you access online, visit the ADHA website for more information on cyber security and supporting a positive security culture.