STRONG PASSWORD LOGIC • Minimum of eight characters • Alternate between upper and lower case letters • Substitute numbers and/or symbols for some of the letters • Consider pass. Phrases rather than pass. Words • INSECURE = helpdesk or helpdesk 1 • SECURE = helpdesk support is h 3 lpdesks. UPP 0 rt
PASSWORD DON’TS • • • Single dictionary words (skydiving) Less than 8 characters (rj 1977) Personal words/dates (samantha, 10231975 , etc) Common phrases or grouped words (newyorkcity) Do not use the @ symbol as some products cannot process passwords with the @ symbol
REMEMBERING YOUR PASSWORD • There are several good ways to remember your password and to work numbers into them. • Use mnemonics - mental tricks to help you remember important things. For example, the sentence. Or "I Go To Bed At 11 PM" becomes ig 2 ba 11 pm. Or "I Am Too Smart For My Own Good" becomes ia 2 s 4 mog.
KEEPING YOUR PASSWORD PRIVATE • Do not leave a written copy of your password anywhere near your computer • Do not share with your friends • If you forget your password, it can be reset
RESOURCES • Password Tip Sheet (pdf) • Common Sense Media Lesson • Directions for changing student passwords