For the new password policy, your password must be at least:
8 characters long, and must meet at least 3 out of the 4 following requirements:
1) at least (1) lower case letter
2) at least (1) upper case letter
3) at least (1) number
4) at least (1) special character (#,*, =, etc.)
Creating Good Passwords
The following information will help you create and remember your password without many headaches.
Mixed numbers, letters (upper and lower case) and special characters (#,*, =, etc.) make the best passwords. Mnemonics and numbers in a word can be your best friend. A mnemonic is a formula or rhyme to help you remember. Examples of mnemonics are:
My four children are wonderful when they're sleeping m4Cawwts
My anniversary is April 4 remember that date Maia4rtd
Did Ali Baba really have forty thieves dAbrh40t
My four kids are wonderful... just like computers m4kawjLc
Use a new mnemonic or letter word with an important embedded date. For instance, the next time you change your password there might be a holiday, birthday or special event that you need to remember.
Your brother's B-day is the 12th Ybbit2th
Buy Fred's present 12th when banking bfP12wb
Buy John's present 12th after Windows bJp12aw
Buy Heide's present 12th before reading e-mail bhp12Bre
NOTE: Do not use any of these examples as actual passwords!
Come up with a new password on your own or attend the Brown Bag session; Creating and Remembering Your Secure Password to find easy ways to create and remember your password without writing it down and placing it under your keyboard!
CREATING AND REMEMBERING YOUR SECURE PASSWORD
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
ROOM 11-109, BRIGHTON, and
ROOM 4035, DAMON CITY CAMPUS
12:00-12:50pm
Donna Pogroszewski Communications and Network Services 11/14/2007 |