Protecting Network Against Brute Force Password Attacks

A brute force attack is a method used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number (PIN) by trying thousands of combinations. After hours, days or even weeks of systematic trial and error, the hackers may eventually guess the username and password and be granted server access – and once they’re in, the damage potential is nothing short of catastrophic.

The Impact of a Brute Force attack on a Company

• Disclosure of confidential information and compromise of industrial secrets,
• Disruptions to company operations which may jeopardize employees’ physical safety,
• Financial consequences because of damage to the production process or need to restore IT systems and recover data,
• Negative impact on company reputation.

 Ways to Prevent Brute Force Attacks

As a user on a website, you are more dependent on the security measures that have been taken by the website owner. One thing you can control is the strength of the password you create.

Website User Tips:

• Make a habit of using a different password for every site you use.
• Use a combination of lower and uppercase letters, symbols and numbers.
• Change your passwords often. Change it immediately if a company, you have a registered online account with, informs you they were hacked or compromised.
• Although it is convenient, avoid “Log in with Facebook” or other social media platforms.

Website Developer Tips:

• Limit the number of login attempts.
• Use a captcha for logins.
• Offer a two-factor authentication login option.

WordPress Website Owner Tips:

• Do not use ‘admin’ as your username.
• Pay attention to the strength meters provided when creating a password and make sure yours is adequate.
• Install a WordPress security plugin
• Activate WordPress brute force protection

For Companies, prevention is the best cure

To identify and block malicious or suspicious access attempts, make sure you map out your network and implement a powerful intrusion detection system.

To effectively fight against malicious attacks such as a brute force attack, you must reinforce authentication security and use a cybersecurity solution capable of detecting unusual events. Because prevention will always be more affordable than repairing damage after the fact!

At the Techcess CyberSecurity Group, we provide small and medium-sized businesses the managed cyber security services that are typically reserved for larger enterprises. By choosing the security professionals at Techcess CyberSecurity Group to oversee your network’s security, you know that your organization will deal with less downtime, fewer threats, and gain the peace of mind that your business’ network, data, and infrastructure is thoroughly protected.

In protecting your organization’s network 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, our Cyber security experts’ diligence ensures that your business’ information systems run efficiently and that your data remains secure and working as intended.

To get started protecting your business’ digital assets, call us today at 1-833-892-9237.