Do's
- Do use at least eight characters in your password. Remember, the more the merrier.
- Do use a good variety of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Do avoid consecutive keyboard combinations— such as qwerty or asdfg.
- Make sure you use different passwords for each of your accounts.
- Be sure no one watches when you enter your password.
- Always log off if you leave your device and anyone is around—it only takes a moment for someone to steal or change the password.
- Use comprehensive security software and keep it up to date to avoid keyloggers (keystroke loggers) and other malware.
- Depending on the sensitivity of the information being protected, you should change your passwords periodically, and avoid reusing a password for at least one year.
Dont's
- Don’t use personal information such as your name, age, birth date, child’s name, pet’s name, or favorite color/song, etc.
- Don’t use dictionary words, slang terms, common misspellings, or words spelled backward.
- Don’t use more than three consecutive characters of one type—5386 is not okay, 238# is okay.
- Don’t tell anyone your password. Your trusted friend now might not be your friend in the future. Keep your passwords safe by keeping them to yourself.
- Avoid entering passwords on computers you don’t control (like computers at an Internet café or library)—they may have malware that steals your passwords.
- Avoid entering passwords when using unsecured Wi-Fi connections (like at the airport or coffee shop)—hackers can intercept your passwords and data over this unsecured connection.
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