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RYMARK’s Mark Sommerfeld Featured on CBS Minnesota: Password Security Made Simple

RYMARK’s Mark Sommerfeld Featured on CBS Minnesota: Password Security Made Simple

October 01, 20252 min read

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Mark Sommerfeld, our Managing Partner at RYMARK IT Navigation, was recently featured on CBS Minnesota (WCCO) in a segment that dives into one of today’s biggest cybersecurity headaches: remembering and securing passwords.

Breaking the “Forgotten Password” Cycle

The CBS feature highlights a challenge many of us face daily: juggling endless logins across email, banking, streaming, and business apps. Forgetting a new password, resetting it, and then forgetting the reset one starts a frustrating cycle that often leads people to risky shortcuts like reusing the same two or three weak passwords.

Mark explained that this is exactly what makes individuals and organizations prime targets for cyberattacks.

Mark’s Expert Advice: Smarter, Safer Password Habits

During the interview, Mark laid out clear, practical steps anyone can follow:

Use a password manager. Tools like Bitwarden, Dashlane, or LastPass generate strong, unique passwords and encrypt them so you don’t have to remember dozens of logins.

Don’t rely on personal details. Using birthdays, pet names, or sports teams makes passwords easy to guess. Hackers often mine social media for this kind of information.

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Adding a second lock, especially app-based MFA rather than text message codes, means that even if your password is compromised, attackers can’t get in.

The CBS story also emphasizes proven best practices: create passwords at least 12–15 characters long, mix in numbers and symbols, and never store them on sticky notes, in documents, or unencrypted files.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Weak or reused passwords remain one of the top ways cybercriminals break into companies. By building stronger password practices and adopting tools like password managers and MFA, businesses can significantly lower their risk of costly breaches.

👉 Read the full CBS Minnesota article here:
How can you safely remember your passwords? — WCCO/CBS Minnesota

Protect Your Business with RYMARK

At RYMARK, we specialize in helping businesses take simple steps that have a big impact on cybersecurity, such as rolling out password managers, setting up MFA, and training employees to spot risks.

If you’d like to learn more about keeping your business secure, contact our team at RYMARK today.

Having a reliable and enthusiastic partner in the IT Support and Services sector is crucial for achieving sustained growth through effective technological strategies. Mark Sommerfeld, a partner at RYMARK, is fully committed to helping clients optimize their technology to gain a competitive edge in their respective industries. Within RYMARK, Mark collaborates with a dedicated team of professionals who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering exceptional IT Security & Services. Leveraging his extensive expertise and practical experience, Mark ensures that clients receive unparalleled support and guidance for their IT security projects. When you have RYMARK as your partner, you can depend on us to enhance your business systems and stay ahead in today's fiercely competitive business environment.

Mark Sommerfeld

Having a reliable and enthusiastic partner in the IT Support and Services sector is crucial for achieving sustained growth through effective technological strategies. Mark Sommerfeld, a partner at RYMARK, is fully committed to helping clients optimize their technology to gain a competitive edge in their respective industries. Within RYMARK, Mark collaborates with a dedicated team of professionals who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering exceptional IT Security & Services. Leveraging his extensive expertise and practical experience, Mark ensures that clients receive unparalleled support and guidance for their IT security projects. When you have RYMARK as your partner, you can depend on us to enhance your business systems and stay ahead in today's fiercely competitive business environment.

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RYMARK’s Mark Sommerfeld Featured on CBS Minnesota: Password Security Made Simple

RYMARK’s Mark Sommerfeld Featured on CBS Minnesota: Password Security Made Simple

October 01, 20252 min read

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Mark Sommerfeld, our Managing Partner at RYMARK IT Navigation, was recently featured on CBS Minnesota (WCCO) in a segment that dives into one of today’s biggest cybersecurity headaches: remembering and securing passwords.

Breaking the “Forgotten Password” Cycle

The CBS feature highlights a challenge many of us face daily: juggling endless logins across email, banking, streaming, and business apps. Forgetting a new password, resetting it, and then forgetting the reset one starts a frustrating cycle that often leads people to risky shortcuts like reusing the same two or three weak passwords.

Mark explained that this is exactly what makes individuals and organizations prime targets for cyberattacks.

Mark’s Expert Advice: Smarter, Safer Password Habits

During the interview, Mark laid out clear, practical steps anyone can follow:

Use a password manager. Tools like Bitwarden, Dashlane, or LastPass generate strong, unique passwords and encrypt them so you don’t have to remember dozens of logins.

Don’t rely on personal details. Using birthdays, pet names, or sports teams makes passwords easy to guess. Hackers often mine social media for this kind of information.

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Adding a second lock, especially app-based MFA rather than text message codes, means that even if your password is compromised, attackers can’t get in.

The CBS story also emphasizes proven best practices: create passwords at least 12–15 characters long, mix in numbers and symbols, and never store them on sticky notes, in documents, or unencrypted files.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Weak or reused passwords remain one of the top ways cybercriminals break into companies. By building stronger password practices and adopting tools like password managers and MFA, businesses can significantly lower their risk of costly breaches.

👉 Read the full CBS Minnesota article here:
How can you safely remember your passwords? — WCCO/CBS Minnesota

Protect Your Business with RYMARK

At RYMARK, we specialize in helping businesses take simple steps that have a big impact on cybersecurity, such as rolling out password managers, setting up MFA, and training employees to spot risks.

If you’d like to learn more about keeping your business secure, contact our team at RYMARK today.

Having a reliable and enthusiastic partner in the IT Support and Services sector is crucial for achieving sustained growth through effective technological strategies. Mark Sommerfeld, a partner at RYMARK, is fully committed to helping clients optimize their technology to gain a competitive edge in their respective industries. Within RYMARK, Mark collaborates with a dedicated team of professionals who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering exceptional IT Security & Services. Leveraging his extensive expertise and practical experience, Mark ensures that clients receive unparalleled support and guidance for their IT security projects. When you have RYMARK as your partner, you can depend on us to enhance your business systems and stay ahead in today's fiercely competitive business environment.

Mark Sommerfeld

Having a reliable and enthusiastic partner in the IT Support and Services sector is crucial for achieving sustained growth through effective technological strategies. Mark Sommerfeld, a partner at RYMARK, is fully committed to helping clients optimize their technology to gain a competitive edge in their respective industries. Within RYMARK, Mark collaborates with a dedicated team of professionals who are wholeheartedly committed to delivering exceptional IT Security & Services. Leveraging his extensive expertise and practical experience, Mark ensures that clients receive unparalleled support and guidance for their IT security projects. When you have RYMARK as your partner, you can depend on us to enhance your business systems and stay ahead in today's fiercely competitive business environment.

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