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- Length: Each additional character in a password makes it stronger.
- A pass phrase is one easy way to add length while still keeping a password easy to remember.
- Several random words strung together or a phrase that is unique to yourself make for a good, long password.
- Different Character Types: Each time you use a character of a different type it makes your password stronger:
- Lower Case Letters: a, b, c, d ...
- Upper Case Letters: A, B, C, D ...
- Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3 ...
- Special Characters: !, @, #, $ ...
- Uniqueness: Don't use the same password for multiple systems such as both SPU and your Facebook account.
- By making your passwords unique, you prevent someone who has hacked one account from hacking all your accounts that use the same password.
- Randomness: The more random a password the less likely it is to be "guessed".
- For example using, "1234567" or "1111111" as part of a password isn't very random.
- By contrast, "8675309" has the same length and character types, but is a much harder part of a password to "crack".
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Keep Passwords Safe
When it comes to protecting online information, good password techniques are cornerstone. A good password is both a function of password strength, and user practice.
- Don't write them down.
- Keep it secret, keep it safe. Don't share it with others.
- Don't use the same password for multiple accounts.
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