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This is Terence, the Director of Operations of TeamPassword. Right now, more than ever, cybersecurity is critical for small businesses.
I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;ve seen the headlines about <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-biggest-data-breaches-of-2020">SolarWinds</a>, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/05/kaseya-hack-flood-ransomware/">Kaseya</a>, <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-exchange-server-hack/">Microsoft Exchange</a>, and <a href="https://gizmodo.com/the-biggest-hacks-of-2021-so-far-1847157024">others</a>. That&rsquo;s terrifying, right? And worse, cyberattacks are likely to cause your business to fail - 60% of small companies go out of business within 12 months of a cybersecurity attack or breach.
Protecting you against cybercrime is what we live for. Every day we come to work and do the hard work to keep TeamPassword secure from attacks and working smoothly. We are continually working to improve the application and deliver you a fantastic experience.&nbsp;
This is why we are growing the team.
I joined TeamPassword in May after four years at Google. I worked with Google&rsquo;s internal cybersecurity Red Team but decided I wanted to join a startup and work on cybersecurity from the point of view of small companies. I&rsquo;ve been the Director of Operations for the last four months and have really enjoyed getting to know some of you. I look forward to continuing to serve you at TeamPassword. Say hi on <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/terencehbennett">LinkedIn</a>! :)
We need to bring in the best talent so we can tackle the cybersecurity problems being thrown at us every day. This is why we hired a new senior developer, Matthew Chigira. He comes to us from UXPin with a strong background in SaaS software development. He has jumped straight into the business application and is hard at work investigating and fixing some of the more thorny issues in the application. I'm certain you will notice the difference in the months to come.
Additionally, we need to ensure you can get the help when you need it. We&rsquo;ve also hired Jordyn Rivas to join our customer support and success team. In the months to come, you might find her on Intercom, on video calls, and in TeamPassword&rsquo;s how-to videos. This is part of our larger dedication to improve customer service wait times and improve overall customer service.
Protecting you against cybercrime is what we live for. Here at TeamPassword, we&rsquo;ve been busy hiring the best people we can get to ensure your data is secure and accessible.&nbsp;
- Terence, Director of Operations

TeamPassword: Growing the team

In healthcare, the phrase &ldquo;safety and security&rdquo; can refer to everything from health and well-being to physical, information, and data security. There is increasing attention for the last two topics in recent years. Worldwide, data security in the industry has become a key focus point for both regulators and practitioners.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iahss.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)</a>&nbsp;is the leading authority in the field. Looking at best&nbsp;working practices and expert advice from IAHSS and others, this blog focuses on the concrete steps you can take to secure your health care systems and data.
Adopting TeamPassword security tools is the biggest single step you can take now to secure your health care data and shield yourself from consistently emerging threats. Try our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">14-day free trial</a>&nbsp;to see how it fits.
<h2>The Case for Improving Healthcare Security</h2>
Information security is one of the most pressing challenges faced in any organization. Businesses across multiple industries share some of the most&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/common-password-problems-faced-small-organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">common issues</a>. When it comes to health care, however, the stakes and consequences are higher than most.
Information concerning our health is something everyone wants to keep private and personal. Leaks and slips in such critical data can have devastating consequences.
In the United States, the<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</a>&nbsp;governs data privacy and security relating to medical information. Since 1996, HIPAA compliance has played an increasingly critical role in the industry.
Audit failures and penalties for regulatory violations can create severe costs and consequences for organizations. In Europe,&nbsp;<a href="https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GDPR</a>&nbsp;serves a similar role in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/gdpr-was-it-really-a-big-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enforcing and advocating for strong data security</a>.
<h2>Making the Time for Strong Health Care Security</h2>
While keeping on top of the details and conditions of regulatory compliance feels like a tall task&mdash;adequate security&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/5-tips-to-increase-security-for-your-remote-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in any conditions</a>&nbsp;is surprisingly&nbsp;easy in practice. Building good working practices and creating safe habits that last rapidly becomes easier than flying by the seat of your pants and doing things poorly or not doing them at all.
Using a strong password manager to access all your systems has been the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/what-does-ncsc-think-password-managers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leading industry advice</a>&nbsp;for many years now. Password managers such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TeamPassword</a>&nbsp;address and solve the most common data security issues and tackle the largest threats in healthcare data security.
Ideally, your password manager should create an environment that is easier to manage than manually remembering multiple logins and identities at once. The core idea is to reduce and eliminate complexity with a simple and organized system.
A good password manager should provide a helpful boost in both&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/features" target="_blank" rel="noopener">productivity</a>&nbsp;and safety. Your password manager should provide:
<ul>
<li>Secure Password Generation.&nbsp;Being able to create strong passwords on the fly for secure services</li>
<li>Global Accessibility.&nbsp;The ability to access your password manager from the browser, desktop, and mobile devices seamlessly and without interruption</li>
<li>Group Access.&nbsp;Securely share logins amongst a team or subset of team members. No more writing down&nbsp;obscure words on envelopes and sticky notes. Keep everyone up to date with secure access regardless of physical location</li>
<li>2-step verification.&nbsp;Added security measures that secure your password manager means all your services and applications stay secure against intrusion at once</li>
<li>Access Logs.&nbsp;Maintain a complete and accurate log of team members accessing, updating, and adding logins. Secure against future audits and access queries</li>
</ul>
How well a password manager fits into your working practices is one of the most critical factors in determining how well staff will use it. TeamPassword is easier, more robust, and more compliant than manual password management and memorization. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14-day free trial</a>&nbsp;will demonstrate just how easily good practices make for strong security.
<h2>Healthcare Security and Safety in Practice</h2>
According to Verizon&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://enterprise.verizon.com/en-gb/resources/reports/dbir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 data breach report</a>, more than 80% of security breaches happened due to weak or stolen passwords. Historically, data owners and stakeholders have often been the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csoonline.com/article/3441220/marriott-data-breach-faq-how-did-it-happen-and-what-was-the-impact.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">last to know</a>&nbsp;when they have faced a breach.
For health care providers, this presents a huge target to easily and instantly boost data security.<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-importance-of-having-a-secure-password-infographic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secure passwords</a>&nbsp;simultaneously improve internal security and lend additional coverage to additional services too. When up against strong competitors in a challenging field, strong data security is, quite&nbsp;literally, invaluable.
Your first and last defense against both malicious attackers and accidental leaks should be TeamPassword security tools. A suite designed from the ground up to keep staff and patients on the right side of safe and secure.
<h2>Taking Control of Your Safety</h2>
There&rsquo;s never a bad time to sit down to review your security practices and polish up on your data security. It&rsquo;s far better that it happens today than in the aftermath of a major event or complete catastrophe. A strong password manager is the most impactful way to improve your security, and you can do it almost instantly for free. Discover the keys to securing your firm today with our&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">14-day free trial</a>.

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Learn about what Healthcare Security & Safety Week is and how TeamPassword can help you to keep Secure ...

Healthcare Security and Safety Week - the second week of October

As technology, platforms and online eco-systems continue to advance, controlling internet privacy and security are becoming more important than ever. With Choose Privacy week coming up in the first week of May, it&rsquo;s a good time to reflect on what you can do to improve internet privacy and security for your team.
Start improving your security now with a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">free 14-day trial</a>.
<h2>Privacy Over Time</h2>
Over the last 20 years, the wealth of data being collected on each individual has massively increased. Starting with simple registrations for e-commerce and transactional sites, alongside primitive apps and tools. Over time, the need to identify and monetize users led to even the simplest sites, apps and tools requesting a wealth of data from their users. The data collected ranges from cookies which provide simple data around location, IP addresses and usage, through to first-, second-and third-party contextual data sharing (e.g., matching to Facebook and Google through an email address). Today, it&rsquo;s almost impossible to use any tool, site or service without identifying yourself, and this means hundreds of different logins and passwords, which cause their<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/common-password-problems-faced-small-organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> own set of problems</a>. Add to this the dangers of malware, hacking and data breaches across the most trusted services, it&rsquo;s getting tougher to choose privacy options that truly secure your business.
<h2>How Secure Is Your Personal Information?</h2>
According to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/01/26/americans-and-cybersecurity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pew Research</a> poll, around half of Americans (49 percent) feel that their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago. This sense of unease is more than warranted. Now more than ever, teams must remember complex login details, read (and understand!) cookie consent statements on every site they visit and try to appreciate which sites are sharing their information, and why. This is made more complex by dispersed teams working remotely throughout most of 2020 and into 2021. A best-in-class <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">team password management tool</a> is a significant starting point, but there are additional ways to further increase internet privacy and security in 2021.
<h2>How You Can Keep Your Internet Privacy More Secure</h2>
<h3>Being search engine safe. </h3>
Check that the site you&rsquo;re using is running on a secure HTTPS:// page. All too often, search engines are being manipulated to send you to authentic-looking sites which will look genuine, but record your data and login information or even attempt to get you to buy something.
<h3>Use a team password manager.</h3>
Each member of your team must remember, store and use many passwords every day. We are all beyond using Password123, but people still use the same passwords repeatedly because it's easier. Using a password manager such as <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bcms#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">TeamPassword</a> can significantly increase digital privacy effectiveness. Either through securely sharing passwords, login information and data between your entire business or allowing individuals to create highly secure, unique passwords for each of their tools, platforms and services, all should be securely accessible through their browser.
<h3>Use two-step authentication. </h3>
Choose the privacy-enhancing<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/one-time-passwords-vs-two-factor-authentication" rel="follow"> benefits of two-step verification</a> for all your tools, service and applications. These are relatively simple to set up, provide a host of options for developers and offering excellent cross-platform compatibility. Be mindful, however, to use a trustworthy developer for this type of product; such as TeamPassword.
<h3>Ensure your antivirus is up to date.</h3>
Whichever AV your business is using, make sure that all your users are running the latest version. Whether it&rsquo;s an off-the-shelf product or a wider security package, it is most effective when up to date.
<h3>Be wary of phishing attacks.</h3>
<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/your-passwords-are-only-as-secure-as-your-teams" rel="follow">Phishing attacks</a> via email are becoming more and more common. These occasionally even feature personal information, names or client details encouraging you to click a link or perform a specific action. Take extra care by carefully reviewing the sender's email address, checking for unusual requests and language, or you may end up with malware or spyware on your machine.
<h3>A safe Wi-Fi environment.</h3>
Especially important if you have a distributed workforce; working from home, from coffee shops or other workspaces not subject to your business&rsquo; security control. Public Wi-Fi is commonly used to steal data and breach security, so ensure that routers are using the safest security protocol available. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or, even better, WPA2 are the best options.
<h3>Internet privacy protection on social media.</h3>
Make sure that your team uses caution when sharing personal information on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram or even LinkedIn. Hackers can easily use PII to answer security questions and gain access to your platforms, services and data. Also, look closely at the privacy settings of the social media sites you use and think &ldquo;does anyone really need to know this?&rdquo;
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Choose Privacy Week is a great opportunity to refresh the internet privacy and online security of your business. Using the tips mentioned here will ensure that you are more secure in the future. As ever, a great place to start would be to protect your passwords and generate ultra-secure new passwords your team can safely share and access. Take advantage of the <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14-day free trial from TeamPassword</a>, and start your internet privacy optimization journey today.

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Learn about "Choose Privacy Week" and how TeamPasswork can help you protect your privacy with the use of ...

Choose Privacy Week - The First Week of May

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Get rewarded for referring clients, colleagues, friends (and even frenemies) to TeamPassword. We all know a few friends who could use a little extra time in their day. Colleagues who could be more organized. Clients that could benefit from a boost in productivity. TeamPassword might be just what they need to get projects moving and start working more efficiently. For a limited time, share TeamPassword with your contacts using your personal link and we'll pay you $50 via PayPal for each referral who subscribes, and your friends will get a $50 credit towards their subscription. They can even start with our free 14-day trial and still receive the $50 credit once they decide to subscribe. Earning $50 has never been so easy! We'll keep track of which referrals subscribe and send you a notice every time a friend signs up for a TeamPassword plan. The more you share the more you earn, so send to friends and frenemies alike! Give the gift of time, receive the gift of cold hard cash. Trust us, your frenemies will thank you for it -- and you can laugh all the way to the bank! Muuaahahaa! &nbsp; To get in on the referral program action, send an email to: <a href="mailto:hello@teampassword.com">hello@teampassword.com</a> and we'll reply with your personal referral link so you can share it with the world. Keep sharing. Keep earning. It's as simple as that. Act soon! This $50/$50 Referral Program Offer is valid for a limited time. &nbsp;

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Get rewarded for referring clients, colleagues, friends (and even frenemies) to TeamPassword. We all know a few friends ...

Cash Incentives: Customer Referral Program

Get rewarded for referring clients, colleagues, friends (and even frenemies) to TeamPassword. We all know a few friends who could use a little extra time, organization and productivity in their day. Colleagues who could be more organized. TeamPassword might be just what they need!

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps that keep the business functioning at its highest potential. But they're also sharing logins that make the office run smoother, improve employee morale and make it easier for their teams to collaborate and spend time (and eat) together-- proving that team password management isn't just for the boring stuff anymore! The average client manages 147 logins, but we also have agency teams that share over 1,500 logins using TeamPassword!Here are some fun logins that we see clients sharing. What "unusual" logins does your team share? Food: A hungry team is a cranky team and coordinating in-office lunches can be a real drag for the person having to go around jotting down orders. We often see companies sharing logins to make that lunch hour rush a bit less stressful. 

<ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">BlueApron</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chick-fil-a</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Chipotle</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Drizly</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">AmazonFresh</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Snack Box Subscriptions </li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Office Caterers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Terra's Kitchen</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Sports and Fun: Teams that play together stay together. Companies that invest time in extracurricular activities rank higher in employee satisfaction. And a happy employee means a more productive employee. Encourage team building with non-work related logins. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Fantasy football league </li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Office pools</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Baby and Wedding gift registries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">WIFI credentials for connecting to drones and cameras</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 News and Reading: A well-informed employee makes better decisions. Keep employees up to date on world news, literature, and cultural happenings. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Economist.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The New Yorker </li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Travel: Traveling for work doesn't have to be a burden. With all of the travel apps and services available today, booking your next work trip can be easy (and dare we say, exciting?!) Add logins that help streamline the travel process--and never miss out on those travel points. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AirBnB</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Kayak</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Expedia</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flightnetwork.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AAA</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Hostelworld</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AirAsia</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Lufthansa </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Corporate apartments</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Swag Vendors: Planning a company party? Coordinating a conference? These types of logins make it easy to store creative materials, like company logos, for when you need to print t-shirts or signage on the fly. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Vistaprint</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Sticker Mule</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Shutterfly</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 Office supplies: Never run out of printer ink before your presentation again! 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Amazon</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">OfficeDepot</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Staples </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Adobe</li>
</ul>
</ul>
 At TeamPassword we're currently sharing 378 logins and adding more every day. Here are some of the interesting logins that our team shares: 'cuz all work and no play make techies a very dull group.... 
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">TeamRun</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">ArtBMA</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">AwardWallet</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">B&amp;H</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Boingo</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">MLB.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Breckenridge.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">CapitalBikeShare</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">CrateAndBarrel</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">EZPass</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">REI</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Scubaearth</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Whitney.org </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">eBay</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">1800Flowers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Barkbox</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword for mission-critical logins that keep the business functioning.

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps ...

Sharing Passwords for Fun

Companies use a shared password manager like TeamPassword every day for mission-critical logins: those essential tools and apps that keep the business functioning at its highest potential. But they're also sharing logins that make the office run smoother, improve employee morale and make it easier for their teams to collaborate and spend time (and eat) together-- proving that team password management isn't just for the boring stuff anymore!

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the highest level. This customer database provides a unique insight into the popular tools, apps, and systems that top marketers, startups, and tech giants rely on to keep their projects moving efficiently. On average, our clients are managing 147 system logins using TeamPassword. (That's a lot of passwords to keep track of!) The more logins you add on TeamPassword, the more time you will save and the easier it becomes to collaborate across teams. We analyzed data from our 14,000 worldwide users to identify the top 30 marketing tools they rely on every day. Which of these tools do you use? If you're not familiar with these tools maybe you should be! At TeamPassword we're dedicated to helping you be more productive; in a busy workday, we understand that every minute counts. In a May 2017 survey, we learned that our Digital Marketing customers are saving an average of 120 minutes when onboarding new employees and clients by using TeamPassword. What could you accomplish with an extra 2 hours in your schedule? Perhaps you'd like to use a few of those extra minutes to exercise your brain? We hid the top 30 marketing tools in a word search to give you a break from the daily grind. *Studies have found that word searches and other puzzles help improve cognition, memory, focus and expand vocabulary. When we complete a task - like finding all the words in our marketing tools puzzle - we get a satisfying surge of dopamine from the brain. Maintaining a healthy dopamine flow helps keep us motivated in other areas of our lives. So refresh yourself with a little playtime - you've earned it after saving all those valuable minutes by using TeamPassword! <a href="https://blog.teampassword.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TeamPassword-Word-Search.pdf">TeamPassword Word Search</a> TeamPassword allows you to store, manage and share access to the apps, services, and tools your team needs to save time and keep projects moving smoothly. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup">Click here to start your free 14-day trial</a>, and decide for yourself how to spend all your extra time!

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the hi

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning ...

Take a Break with Our Top Marketing Tools Word Search

Here at TeamPassword we help over 14,000 customers worldwide securely manage their passwords and keep their businesses functioning at the highest level. This customer database provides a unique insight into the popular tools, apps, and systems that top marketers, startups, and tech giants rely on to keep their projects moving ...

Dreaming of a flexible career where you set your own hours and work with clients from around the globe? The rise of the gig economy has made this dream a reality for countless professionals. From graphic designers to writers and developers, freelancers are reshaping the traditional workplace.
Over the last decade, the gig economy boom has allowed professionals worldwide to switch to freelancing and build a network of international clients.&nbsp;
According to Upwork, <a href="https://www.upwork.com/research/freelance-forward-2022" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">freelancers contributed $1.35 trillion to the U.S. economy in annual earnings in 2022, up $50 billion from 2021</a>.&nbsp;Some of the most successful freelancers earn hundreds of thousands of dollars per year through platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, and Toptal.
But what does it take to become a top-earning freelancer? In this post, we'll examine 10 successful individuals who have built thriving careers in the freelance world. By examining their portfolios and successes, we hope to give you a better idea of what's possible in the freelance world, and inspire you to take the leap should you decide that freelance is the right choice for you!
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<h2>10 Successful Freelancers</h2>
Here are ten successful freelancers and what they do. These freelancers have earned their place as experts in their given field with excellent track records&mdash;many have worked with the biggest companies in the world!
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<h3>1. Scott Luscombe - Graphic Designer / Shopify Expert / Website Developer / Copywriter&nbsp; - Canada</h3>
Scott Luscombe is a freelance graphic designer, Shopify expert, website developer, and copywriter from Uxbridge, Canada. He holds a degree in Illustration from Sheridan College and a degree in Marketing from the University of Toronto.
Scott has been a freelancer for most of his professional career and has earned over $500k on Upwork. He has completed over 311 jobs and worked&nbsp;10,956 hours!&nbsp;
Scott's work includes graphic design and branding, illustration and icons, copywriting, website design and development, UX/UI, and printing and packaging. He also provides freelance coaching and consulting. Scott is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer currently charging $99 per hour for various creative gigs.
Some of Scott's most notable work includes designs for Coca-Cola, the Canadian Cancer Society, Nickelodeon, and Wallet Ninja (to name a few).&nbsp;
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<h3>2. Kathy Edens - Marketing Consultant / Freelance Copywriter - United States</h3>
<a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~016177d19f0624c1a7?viewMode=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kathy Edens is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer</a> with over $300k platform earnings! Kathy has been self-employed as a marketing consultant and freelance copywriter for almost ten years from her home in Ohio, United States.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing and Psychology from Oregon State University, which she says "...helps me understand how to reach your target audience with words."&nbsp;
Kathy has ghost-written several non-fiction books on various topics, including social entrepreneurship, healthcare, real estate investing, and the cannabis industry, to name a few.
Kathy also writes web content, sales pages, email marketing content, case studies, white papers, brochures, press releases, and more. Kathy's rates start at $86 per hour for her writing and marketing services.
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<h3>3. Koen van Oeveren - UX designer - Netherlands</h3>
Koen van Oeveren is a freelance UI &amp; UX designer from North Brabant, Netherlands, with almost ten years of experience. Koen works with several design agencies in the Netherlands, designing apps, websites, and eCommerce experiences for many international brands.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
Koen holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication and Multimedia Design from Avans University in the Netherlands. Koen's <a href="https://www.koenvo.com/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">portfolio website Koenvo</a> was nominated for a <a href="https://www.awwwards.com/sites/koenvo-ui-ux-portfolio" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2021 awwwards Award</a>.
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<h3>4. Pascal Strasche - Product / UX designer - Germany</h3>
Pascal Strasche is a product and UX designer with more than ten years of design experience from Germany. He holds a Master of Arts in Interaction Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, both from HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
For almost a year over 2020/2021, Pascal worked as the sole product designer to design Con Cubo's SaaS tool that helps complex organizations visualize and manage teams. He's also worked with German steel giant XOM Materials to find product solutions to digitalize&nbsp;Germany's steel industry.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
In 2019, Pascal founded Product Design Resources, a growing archive of 800+ design resources, weekly updated for the design community.
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<h3>5. Paul Hunkin - Developer - New Zealand</h3>
Paul Hunkin is a freelance software consultant and developer from Tauranga, New Zealand, but currently living in Portugal.&nbsp;
Paul has over ten years of experience as a software developer with an impressive work history, including Google, NASA, InfoSys, and the Chinese aerospace industry leader COMAC.
He's worked with several early-stage startups designing everything from high-performance big-data systems to complex web applications to 3D rendering engines. He's also built a lot of the foundational code for independent games on Android.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Paul is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer with over $400k in platform earnings. His rates start at $120 per hour for software development. <a href="https://paulh.consulting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Check out Paul's website</a> for more about his impressive portfolio and work history.
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<h3>6. Jana Galat - Writer / Brand Strategist - Canada</h3>
Jana Galat is a freelance copywriter and brand strategist from Ontario, Canada. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Organizational Studies from King's University College and an Honors in Business Administration from Western University.
Jana has extensive experience writing landing pages, email campaigns, social media ads, and print materials and says, "I am obsessed with creating copy that sells..."
After several years of professional work experience, Jana went freelance in 2019 and has quickly built a reputation as a <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01bfa17a48301876dd" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Top Rated Upwork Freelancer</a> with over $70k in platform earnings. Jana's rates start at $100 per hour for copywriting and brand consulting.
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<h3>7. Kate H. - Logo Designer / Branding Expert - United States</h3>
Kate is a freelance professional logo designer and branding expert from Maryland, United States. Kate&nbsp;ran her own green wedding brand which she sold to mywedding.com in 2014, allowing her to focus on helping small&nbsp;businesses figure out what they want (and who they are) and translate that into design.
She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Yale School of The Environment, and a J.D. in environmental law from Pace Law School.&nbsp;
Kate's skillset includes redesigning and updating material to make it easier to understand, building a consistent brand from a simple starting point like a logo, and creating unique logos that guarantee results.
Kate is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer, and her rates start at $225 per hour. You can find out more about Kate on her <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~013ce73876c1c18126" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Upwork profile</a>.
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<h3>8. Marcos Rezende - UX designer - Canada</h3>
Marcos Rezende is a UX Designer from Ontario, Canada, with more than 13 years of experience. Marcos has worked in over 30 industry sectors for multinational organizations in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Brazil.&nbsp;
Some of Marcos' notable projects include apps for Ontario's COVID-19 dashboard, Urban Master Planning collaboration platform, and Reaction (kid's e-learning app), to name a few.&nbsp;
Marcos loves sharing his industry expertise with aspiring UX designers and regularly writes for the popular UX publication Career Foundry. Total recognizes Marcos as part of its "Top 3%" of global freelancer talent&mdash;a title given to elite freelancers in their given field.
We don't have access to Marcos' rates, but the best UX designers on Upwork earn upwards of $100 per hour. As a Toptal Top 3% freelancer, Marcos likely charges $200-$300 per hour.
<a href="https://www.marcosrezende.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marcos Rezende's website</a> was nominated for the prestigious <a href="https://www.awwwards.com/sites/ux-portfolio-marcos-rezende" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">awwwards.</a> in 2021.
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<h3>9. Tanya Litvinova - UX/UI Designer - United States</h3>
Tanya Litvinova is a freelance UX/UI designer from New York City, United States. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design / Communication Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Tanya specializes in product, mobile, and web design as well as user experience flow, research, and validation.
"I have a passion to make the complex simple, shape behavior, design, plan, and strategize. Aiming for the best user experience, all the while balancing the needs of business and technology to create engaging, habit-forming digital products."
Tanya has worked with Fortune 100 &amp; Fortune 500 companies and successfully delivered business-transforming data-driven analytics, responsive BI dashboards, enterprise web apps, and management systems. Some of Tanya's notable clients include KOCH Industries, BlackRock Financial, BCG Group, and FireEye, to name a few.
<a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0165035041b26e96df" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">Tanya is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer</a> with more than $200k platform earnings. Her current rate starts at $162.50 per hour.
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<h3>10. Guangming Lang - Data Scientist - United States</h3>
Guangming Lang is a freelance data scientist from Michigan, United States. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from New College of Florida and a Master of Science in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan. Guangming has also completed several Coursera courses in data science and machine learning.
Guangming has been a freelancer since 2013 and has worked across several industries, including fintech, trading, medicine, biotech, advertising, and HR.&nbsp;
Guangming is a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer with over $400k in platform earnings. He's completed 216 jobs on Upwork totaling 3,805 hours! Guangming's current rates start at $200 per hour.
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<h2>Secure Freelancer Workflows With TeamPassword</h2>
No matter how talented or reputable the freelancers and contractors you hire, your company must use secure workflows to protect your digital assets.
Freelancers often need access to shared accounts and tools. Using a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/signup" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">password manager</a> is the first step to securing these accounts and platforms. You can also use a password manager to share credentials with employees, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure you never expose raw passwords via email, spreadsheets, chat apps, and other non-secure methods.
On the Enterprise plan, you can even <a href="https://teampassword.com/one-time-secret?navbar=onetimesecret" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">share a one-time password link</a>.&nbsp;
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If you do need to change a password, TeamPassword's built-in <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">password generator</a> lets you create secure passwords between 12-32 characters using numbers, letters (uppercase/lowercase), and symbols.
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In an increasingly digital world, we&rsquo;re switching more and more of our daily lives over to the Internet. While this brave new world is exciting and convenient, it&rsquo;s not without its problems.&nbsp;
The issue of unsafe passwords has been around for a while. But have you ever thought about where and how to store them?
Most of us have several passwords, and we&rsquo;re encouraged to never duplicate them. Some people simply write them all down on a piece of paper &mdash; which is fraught with danger. But others store their passwords electronically.
As you&rsquo;re about to find out, not all electronic systems of password storage are <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-store-passwords-2023" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener">safe</a>. Here are five of the most dangerous ways to store your passwords.&nbsp;
But before we begin:
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<h2 id="email">1. Email</h2>
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We've all been there: struggling to remember a new password and considering emailing it to ourselves for safekeeping. While it might seem convenient, emailing passwords is a terrible security practice with far-reaching consequences. Here's why:
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<li data-sourcepos="7:3-7:245">Unencrypted Transmission: Emails often travel in plain text, like postcards. Anyone with access to the data stream &ndash; hackers, scammers, or even compromised servers &ndash; could easily intercept the email and steal your password in its entirety.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="9:3-9:33">Multiple Vulnerable Points: Even if the email itself is encrypted, your password is exposed at several stages. It's stored on your device before sending, sits unencrypted on email servers during transit, and resides in your sent folder &ndash; all potential points of entry for attackers.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="11:3-11:248">Local Storage Risks: Many email platforms store data locally on your devices. If your computer, phone, or tablet is stolen or infected with malware, even deleted emails containing passwords might be recoverable, putting your accounts at risk.</li>
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The ease with which cybercriminals can exploit these vulnerabilities makes emailing passwords a high-stakes gamble. A stolen password could grant them access to your bank accounts, social media profiles, email itself, and more. The <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/cybersecurity-complete-guide" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">damage can be immense</a>, so why risk it for a temporary convenience?

<h2 id="Documents">2. Online Documents</h2>
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A lot of people like the convenience of saving crucial information using online document systems such as Google Docs. But this is a bad idea for passwords, as these systems are designed for text &mdash; not sensitive data.
Yes, a password might protect your online document manager from unauthorized access. But what happens if that password is compromised? Many document software platforms don&rsquo;t offer encryption, two-step verification, or even the most basic security measures.&nbsp;
If you use online documents regularly, you&rsquo;re probably accessing your account on a regular basis &mdash; across several devices. What happens if you step away for a moment to buy a coffee, speak to a friend, or use the bathroom?
A criminal can access an unattended online document platform in seconds. And if this happens, it doesn't take a lot of effort to steal your unsafe passwords.&nbsp;
<h2 id="instantmessaging">3. Instant Messaging Service</h2>
Instant messaging (IM) services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat offer a convenient way to communicate, but they are not designed for securely storing passwords. While some IM platforms offer end-to-end encryption for message content, they lack crucial security features necessary for password management.
People who store their passwords on these apps do so because they believe they&rsquo;re fully encrypted. While that&rsquo;s often the case, it&rsquo;s important to remember that instant messaging services are often left open and operating in the background.
Imagine someone picks up your phone while you&rsquo;re not paying attention. If you left your device unlocked, that person would be able to access your password in seconds.
Here's why storing passwords on IM apps is a security risk:
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<li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:155">Accessibility on Unlocked Devices: IM apps are designed to run in the background on unlocked devices. This means anyone with physical access to your unlocked phone or computer could potentially view your unencrypted passwords.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:164">Accidental Sharing: A single inadvertent tap or screenshot could send your password to someone unintended, compromising the security of your online accounts.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="11:1-12:0">Limited Security Features: Unlike dedicated password managers, IM applications typically lack features like secure password generation, two-factor authentication, and strong encryption specifically designed to protect passwords.</li>
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Dedicated password management applications offer robust security features like encryption, secure storage, and auto-fill functionality for logins.
<h2 id="onlinenotetaker">4. Online Note-taker</h2>
While online note-taking applications like Apple Notes offer a convenient platform for managing everyday tasks and reminders, they are demonstrably unsuitable for storing sensitive information, particularly passwords. These platforms, designed for general purpose note-taking, lack the robust security features essential for safeguarding confidential credentials.
Here's why online note-taking apps pose a significant security risk for passwords:
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<li data-sourcepos="9:3-9:314">Absence of Multi-Factor Authentication: Unlike dedicated password managers, these applications typically do not offer multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification step beyond a simple password, significantly hindering unauthorized access attempts.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="11:3-11:322">Limited Encryption Capabilities: While some note-taking applications may offer basic encryption features, they often fall short of the robust encryption protocols employed by dedicated password management solutions. This weaker encryption leaves sensitive data vulnerable to potential decryption by malicious actors.</li>
<li data-sourcepos="13:3-13:97">Accessibility on Unlocked Devices: Online note-taking apps are designed for ease of use and accessibility. This ease of access translates to a vulnerability. If a user's device remains unlocked and unattended, a perpetrator would only need to access the specific application to view unencrypted passwords.</li>
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In a world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, it is critical to prioritize robust security practices. Online note-taking applications simply do not provide the necessary safeguards for password management. Users are strongly advised to consider secure alternatives, such as dedicated password managers or offline password vaults, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of their login credentials.
<h2 id="nonpasswordprotecteddevice">5. On a Non-Password-Protected Device</h2>
Of all the bad ideas for passwords, storing them on non-password-protected devices is about the worst. You might think that your tablet or laptop never leaves your side. But if your device is ever stolen, you&rsquo;ve given the criminals the easiest possible opportunity to access your saved passwords.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re determined to store passwords on a physical device &mdash; which is never a good idea &mdash; make sure the device password is a complex combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. And it should contain at least 12 characters.&nbsp;
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