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Creating STRONG Passwords

Creating STRONG Passwords. Creating Strong Passwords. A strong password is an important part of keeping your information safe online We will cover important tips in this presentation that will help you create a strong password. Tip #1 - Length. Make your passwords long

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Creating STRONG Passwords

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  1. Creating STRONG Passwords

  2. Creating Strong Passwords • A strong password is an important part of keeping your information safe online • We will cover important tips in this presentation that will help you create a strong password.

  3. Tip #1 - Length • Make your passwords long • 8 or more characters is a good length

  4. Tip #2 - Complexity • Include letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers. • Use the entire keyboard, not just the letters and characters you use or see most often.

  5. Tip #2 - Complexity • The greater the variety of characters in your password, the better. • However, password hacking software automatically checks for common letter-to-symbol conversions, such as changing "and" to "&" or "to" to "2."

  6. Tip #3 - Variety • Don't use the same password for everything! • Cybercriminals steal passwords on websites that have very little security, and then they use that same password and user name in more secure environments, such as banking websites.

  7. Tip #4 - Variation • To keep strong passwords effective, change them often. • Remind yourself to change your passwords every three months or so.

  8. Tip #5 – Things to avoid • Dictionary words in any language. • Words spelled backwards, common misspellings, and abbreviations. Top Worst Passwords of 2012: 1. password   2. 123456 3. 12345678 4. abc123  5. qwerty Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb10046001.htm NEVER use these as your passwords

  9. Tip #5 – Things to avoid • Sequences or repeated characters. Examples: 12345678, 222222, abcdefg, or adjacent letters on your keyboard (qwerty). • Personal information. Your name, birthday, driver's license, student number, passport number, or similar information.

  10. Example • There are many ways to create a long, complex password. Here are some suggestions that might help you remember it easily:

  11. Testing the Strength • Click on the link below to test the strength of your password: https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx

  12. Remember your Passwords • Having multiple complex passwords can be complicated • You must find the best way to remember them (but always keep your passwords secret!)

  13. Source http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/passwords-create.aspx

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