Tip of the Week- Creating a Secure Password
The more and more people become dependent upon computers to access and store their information, the greater the need to ensure that data be protected. Ensuring that these various files, emails, and account information are protected with a secure password is a great way to start protecting yourself.Here are some tips on creating a secure password
- Make passwords that are at least 8 characters in length. The more the better.
- Use a variety of characters including letters, numbers, and symbols.
- If possible use UPPER and lowercase letters in your password.
- Do not use words in a dictionary of any language. There are tools that are capable of guessing these words.
- Check your password with a password strength checker such as this one provided by Microsoft.
- Change your password often. The shorter and less complex your password is, the more frequently it needs to be changed.
- Don’t use the same password multiple times to ensure that if one password is compromised, every password you have is not compromised.
