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February 10, 2014

Choosing a Strong Password

The security of your password-protected system is largely dependent upon the ‘strength’ of your password.  If the password you have selected is weak, then, easier it is for a hacker to ‘decode’ your password using sophisticated and brute force programs that that are VERY good at guessing common passwords.  Choosing a good password is difficult. The chosen password needs to be easy for a user to remember, but hard for anyone else to guess.  If it is difficult for the user to remember, it will end up on a PostIt or some readily accessible.  If it is easy to guess, then many methods will work to compromise the account. Below, we have listed five useful tips for you to consider in generating a strong password that can significantly increase the safety and security of your password-accessible-site. Make your password at least six character long, with a mix of lower-and upper-case […]