How to Protect Your Passwords

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By Heidi Braley
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Have you tried to find a practical way to remember all your passwords? It can be challenging to be consistent but you will need to find a method that works for you. There are online password managers, but this is more a list of practices that you can use to protect yourself from revealing your codes to the wrong person.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Don't make your password obvious by using your name or birthdate or personal information.
Step 2

Change your password every once in a while. Even if you just add another letter to the sequence, it is a new password. Don't forget to make the change in your list!
Step 3

If you tend to be forgetful and post yourself little notes - don't do it with your password. Take the time to memorize it and put it in the right place.
Step 4

Email is not a place for sending passwords. You never know who else might see it, especially in a work environment.
Step 5

If you have to log on to a secure site, use the log-off button they provide.
Step 6

Even if it is easy and convenient, don't use the same password for everything! Keep it different.