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Selecting a good password is an important part of password security.
The key is to find a password that is easy for you to remember and hard for others to guess.
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Create a good (strong) password:
- Include both uppercase and lowercase letters (case-sensitive).
- Include both letters and numbers (alpha-numeric).
- Do not include your login name, a.k.a. username, in any form (as-is, reversed, capitalized, doubled).
- Avoid words that can be found in a dictionary (including foreign and technical dictionaries).
- Do not use a password that has been given as an example of a good password.
Create an easy to remember password:
One possible way to pick a good password is to make up your own acronym. Create a phrase that has meaning to you and pick the first letter of each word. Make sure your phase
has numbers in the middle. A combination of numbers and letters is harder to guess or crack with a computer program.
For example:
- "I don't really love computers" (Idrlc$)
- "I'm going to eat out 3 times a week." (Ig2eo3taw)
A similar method is to take out all the vowels from a short phrase.
For example:
- "I lost 5 lbs." (Ilst5lbs)
- "Call me @ 6 " (Cllm@6)
Protect your Password
- Memorize your password.
- If you must write down your new password because you are afraid to forget it, then:
- Never write your username and your password on the same piece of paper.
- Do not place a written copy of your password on the side of your monitor, under your keyboard, etc.
- Destroy the written copy as soon as you have memorized your password.
- Do not allow anyone to look over your shoulder while you are entering your password.
- Change your password often.
- Change your password immediately if it has been compromised.
Password Tips
CHANGE PASSWORD FREQUENTLY - The longer you use a password, the higher the risk.
USE GOOD PASSWORDS - Don't use persons, places or things that can be identified with you.
DON'T DISCLOSE YOUR PASSWORD - Your password is as valuable as the information it protects.
INSPECT YOUR DATA - If you suspect someone has tampered with your files, report it immediately.
NEVER LEAVE AN ACTIVE TERMINAL UNATTENDED - Always log off or lock your terminal before leaving it.
Resources
Microsoft Small Business
http://geodsoft.com/howto/password/
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