Strong Passwords
Choose a strong password
Choosing strong passwords can seem like a delicate balance – a weak password is easily cracked by individuals or automated attack tools, while a strong one may be challenging to remember.
Recommendations for Creating Strong Passwords
Use a Passphrase
A passphrase is similar to a password, but it is generally longer and contains a sequence of words or other text to make the passphrase more memorable.
A longer passphrase that is combined with a variety of character types is exponentially harder to breach than a shorter password. However, it is important to note that passphrases that are based on commonly referenced quotes, lyrics, or other sayings are easily guessable.
Choose a sentence, phrase, or a series of random, disjointed, and unrelated words
Use a phrase that is easy to remember
Examples:
Password: When I was 8, I learned to ride a skate!
Password: Hen fetch chicken?!
Use a Secret Code
A secret code can be used in conjunction with the passphrase by substituting letters for other numbers or symbols. Combining these methods will make it easy to incorporate the four character types in order to meet the password complexity requirements.
For instance:
Use a phrase that is easy to remember
Capitalise the first letter of every word and/or;
Substitute letters for numbers or symbols and/or;
Incorporate spaces or substitute with a different character and/or;
Pick the first (or last) letter from each word.
Example:
Phrase: “When I was eight years old, I learned how to skate.”
Password: WIw08yo,Ilhts.