Construct a Unique Password

 

Hackers run downloaded lists of names, nicknames, number combinations, slang words, pet names, streets, cities, etc. to gain access to your password.  All of the following should never be used: 

Combinations of birthdays : 31121980, 31280, 1980312

Sequence of numbers : 246810, 123456, abcd1234

Current year (2000 or 9999) after your name

Character in a play, movie, children's book, etc. : jedi, rambo, cinderella, pokemon
Popular words or phrases : dragon, princess, lady bug

Brand names : borden, hershey, ford,  harley

Christian feasts, names, etc. : Trinity, Christmas, Christus

General logons : guest, welcome, hello, password

Common foreign language words : bonjour, gratias

 

How to construct a good password

 

1.  Use a combination of letters and numbers, symbols, etc.

2.  Use at least 8 or more digits

3.  Get a combination that is unique and has meaning for you

 

Example :  My siblings names are Jennifer, Douglas, and Michael

                We were married in 1967

                First child born in 73

                    Construct a password :  jedomi67

                                                       jdm73

                    Only you would know that information!

 

Example :  Use phonetic spelling and add a number(s)

                Construct a password : krokodyle58 or krokodial42 for crocodile

                                                              
Example :  Make up your own language or nonsense word

                Construct a password :  bunjigawa, moradaha, 

 

Example :  Use a combination of Upper / lower case letters

                 Construct a password :  GAB87ra

                                                        

Create a password that is impossible to crack!

Now that you have created a masterpiece change your password. Go to Changing a Password for detailed instructions.

Reminder DO NOT:

• Tape the password to your monitor, towers, under the keyboard, telephone, file cabinet, rolodex file, etc.
• Leave your password in your desk tray, anywhere on your desk
• Share your password with others
  

If you are afraid of losing your password :

• Write it down and put the word in back of a picture in your wallet
• Write it down on the inside cover of a file folder that you seldom use (not one labeled Passwords)
• Be creative and find a safe, secure spot