Password Security

Please be aware that absolute security is not possible.

However, safe enough is good enough.

   

It’s easier than you think to create strong, hard-to-guess, easy-to-remember passwords.

DOs

Use a password phrase and make it relevant. If you’re joining a crossword site, think "knot my pencil" and write it something like this: |<n0tmyP3n$il

Make it something you can visualize. It’s easier to remember that way

Make it more than 10 characters and include capitals, numbers and symbols

The more personal the better. For a clothing retail site think "mY5orit3$hirt’sR3d" (my favorite shirt is red)

DON'Ts

Use names: pets, businesses, family, friends, etc.

Use letter or number patterns: 1234, abcd, etc.

Use birthdays, addresses, postal or zip codes, even if you add a number or symbol

Use less than 10 characters

Store them locally or on the Internet