Simple rule to make your password secure

September 6th, 2009 Posted in Security Article

If someone asked you how secure your Password is, would you be able to answer without worrying if it really is? There are certain specific guidelines you need to follow to choose a safe and secure password. Use the following tips as a how to on making your password secure dan safe.

1. Do not write your password down anywhere.

Keeping a record of your password for somebody to find is as dangerous as keeping a copy of your  pin number in your wallet beside your card. Create a memorable password that you’ll have no problem recalling. This is not as hard as it sounds and if you jot some password ideas down you’ll quickly come up with some good ones.

2. It should be 8 – 10 characters in length.

The longer the password the harder it is for a hacking program to get around. If your password was 123 then there are six possible password combinations.

3. Do not use the same password for more than 60 days.

Try to Create several variants of the same password and change them every 60 – 70 days. This adds an extra layer of security to your personal files.

Hopefully these tips will help you choose and securing your password.

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