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.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)#

  • 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.