Tips for Creating a Strong Password
In this blog, you'll get hands-on tips for creating strong passwords. Don't just read the blog — use the password creation tips too!
If you want to boost your personal online privacy and security, it's important to have a strong password. This applies not only to you as an individual, but possibly also to the organization you work for. A strong password is simply harder to crack than a weak one — that's hardly a secret. Yet for many people, creating a strong password is difficult, even though it's extremely important. In this blog, we tell you how to create a strong password. Also curious about other cyber security tips? Check out our webinar, where a hacker shares cyber security tips!
Password creation tips in 7 steps
Here are seven tips to help you create a strong password:
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Make a long password — this means using at least 14 characters. Keep in mind: the longer, the better!
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Use a combination of letters, numbers and special characters, such as @, #, $, %, &, etc... A mix is extremely hard to crack
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Avoid dictionary words, names, dates and number sequences
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Don't use the same password for multiple accounts. If someone gains access to one account, they can access everything else from that point on
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Avoid using personal information, such as your name, address or phone number. Using public sources (such as social media), hackers can piece together various words and use countless password combinations to try to access your accounts
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Use a password manager to manage your passwords — don't write them down in your notes, your email, or other unsecured places
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Change your password regularly — creating a strong password just once, unfortunately, isn't enough. Your password can be exposed during hacks and cracked that way, no matter how strong it is. Curious whether your organization's passwords have been leaked? Have a leaked credential investigation carried out!
By following these tips, you can create a strong password and improve your digital security. That said, we recommend taking more steps toward higher cyber security than just improving your passwords.
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