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Passwords - Security Tip of the Week

PASSWORDS Passwords are one of the ways we prove who we are on the network/system. Having a strong, unique password for each of your devices, online accounts and applications is a key strategy for protecting your online identity.

  • A strong password means it cannot be easily guessed by hackers or by their “brute force” automated programs. Instead of a single word, use a long passphrase of multiple words with some symbols and numbers thrown in for good measure.
  • A unique password means using a different password for each device and online account. This way, if one password is compromised, all of your other accounts and devices are still safe. Food for thought: Do you really want your Google, Facebook, or Pinterest account password to be the same as your Bank or Investment account password?

Examples of a passphrase: I love shopping 1L0v3$h0pp1ng Let’s go fishing L3tsg0Ph1$hing

Remember, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the network and the information on the network is secure.

Thank you Steve Palmer, K12 Information Systems Security Analyst for the Security Tip of the Week.