Securing Developer Accounts#

Password Management#

Strong, Unique Passwords: It is crucial to use passwords that are both strong and unique for each account. A minimum length of 15 characters is recommended, prioritizing length over complexity.
Password Managers: The use of a password manager is essential to maintain the uniqueness and strength of passwords across all user accounts.

MFA adds an additional layer of security beyond passwords. The recommended methods, in order of security effectiveness, are:
- FIDO2 Security Keys: For a passwordless or second-factor authentication, FIDO2 (CTAP2 security keys) offers the highest security.
- Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Applications generating TOTPs provide a secure alternative to FIDO2.
- SMS and Email Authentication: The use of SMS and Email as second factors is discouraged due to their susceptibility to security vulnerabilities.