During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to remind everyone about the importance of strong passwords. Everyone needs to create a password to complete many online functions, from checking your email to online banking. While it is easier to use a short, easy to remember password, this can also pose serious risks. To protect your information, you’ll want to use passwords that are long, strong, and difficult for someone else to guess while still keeping them easy for you to remember.
Make a strong password in three simple steps!
- Choose 5 letters at random.
- Create a memorable phrase using those letters to start each word.
- Count to make sure it’s over 20 characters.
Remember to use unique passwords for each account and to never reuse them!