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Tips for Good Password Security Practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

The passwords that secure our accounts guard some of our most important personal information. As part of good password security practice:

DON’T….  

1. Use birthdays, names, or dictionary words

2. Reuse passwords across multiple accounts                 

3. Make passwords too short (6 characters is not enough)       

4. Tell anyone else your passwords                                                            

5. Store passwords in plaintext                                                         

6. Use keyboard patterns, like “qwertyasdf”                                         

DO….

1. Create a unique, complex password for every account

2. Make passwords 12-16 characters in length

3. Use truly RANDOM sequences of characters!!!

4. Use a password manager, such as 1Password

5. Keep your passwords secret, even from trusted friends and family

 

But rules were made to be broken, you say!

So were passwords.

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