Local Security Basics: Start Here
Why Local Security Matters The foundation of your startup’s security posture begins with solid local security practices. Implementing these fundamentals early creates security-conscious habits that scale with your company and prevents costly retrofitting later on. Password Managers: Your First Line of Defense Every startup should standardize on a password manager from day one: 1Password or Bitwarden - Both offer robust team functionality and encryption Enforce strong, unique passwords for every service (minimum 16 characters) Share credentials securely through the password manager, never via chat or email Configure automatic logout after short periods of inactivity if possible Hardware Security Keys Physical security keys like YubiKeys provide superior protection against phishing and account takeovers: ...