5 Ways to Strengthen your Password

[Virtual Presenter] Creating secure passwords is essential for protecting important data from cyber criminals. There are 5 simple steps we can take to make sure our passwords are up to the challenge. Firstly, we must avoid easily guessable information like pet's names or birthdates. Secondly, we should create a mix of lowercase and UPPERCASE characters. Thirdly, we should incorporate special characters, numbers, and symbols. Fourthly, we should use passwords of at least 8-12 characters. Lastly, a secure password should be changed every 3-6 months. By taking these steps together, we can make sure our data is safe and secure..

[Audio] It is essential to create strong and secure passwords to protect important data from cyber criminals who are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The best passwords are those which are hard to guess but still easy to remember and should include a combination of symbols, numbers, upper and lower-case letters, and should go beyond the usual 12 character length. As an example, taking a simple password such as 'passwrd_2020' and adding complexity by adding more symbols and characters, can make it into a password such as 'p@$$wrd_2o2o_$tR017g'..

[Audio] When crafting a password, make it complicated by forming a random phrase or set of words. For example, "The dog and walrus chased clouds along the speedway," could be transformed into "Th3_D&wCh@$3d_Ca017G_tSp33dw@y", making it hard to guess. Afterwards, we can look into how to store these passwords safely..

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[Audio] It is essential to reset passwords regularly in order to safeguard your important data from cyber criminals. Being used too frequently makes it easy for hackers to guess passwords, thus, creating a strong and complex password that you can remember is key. Furthermore, ensure that you have different passwords for each account you possess and that none of them are reused for more than a couple of months. Establishing a secure password is a straightforward yet powerful measure to protect your data..

[Audio] It is very important to keep your passwords private at all times to protect your valuable data from cyber criminals. No matter how secure your passwords are, they are all vulnerable when they are shared, displayed, or stored in easily accessible ways. Therefore, make sure to keep your passwords private and not share them with anyone..