# The EU is on top of it: Cybersecurity Advice from ENISA

An assessment of the security advice from the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

*By Bitwarden*

*Published: June 16, 2022*

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Last week, the [European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)](https://www.enisa.europa.eu/) kicked off its [cyber health week](https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/cybersecurity-education/boostyourcybervitals) 2022 campaign. The campaign was specifically geared towards the healthcare industry and shared tips on how individuals and organizations could better protect their data and keep themselves safe from threats such as phishing and other cyberattacks. While all the content is solid, [this graphic](https://twitter.com/enisa_eu/status/1535925611985772544) is particularly notable:

![ENISA Advice](https://bitwarden.com/assets/3T4ViZGJRBVMBMVmHdzdbI/13fd9de8946d06dacec543ce097e59f7/ENISA_Advice.jpeg)

**ENISA Cybersecurity Advice**

To recap the cybersecurity advice from ENISA:

> “Use strong passwords, keep them secure and unique for each service, change them regularly and use a password manager. Use an extra step when you log-in, such as a code sent to your phone or a fingerprint scan (two-factor authentication).”

Applause all around. One of the best ways to protect data is to focus on the fundamentals, and there are few things more fundamental than a strong and unique password. 

## European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

![ENISA Security Advice Ranking](https://bitwarden.com/assets/1vY8SWHCesHk1oo1zpT8w3/ef4188b16067eac14486d035475b6ad7/enisa.png)

**Overall Bitwarden assessment: Excellent**

- Recommends use of password manager
- Calls out importance of strong passwords
- Cites need for 2FA/MFA to further support password security
- Overall security advice is up-to-date and adheres to NIST guidelines
- Lays out password security recommendations in a clear, digestible, and easy-to-find manner

To learn what cybersecurity advice other leading agencies offer, and how they compare, read [The State of Password Security Report](https://bitwarden.com/en-gb/blog/the-state-of-password-security/) released earlier this year.

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