Student Tribune
Tech Tip: Passwords Best Practices
You should safeguard your passwords like you do the keys to your car or
home. If you post your password where it can easily be found (under your
keyboard, saved in a browser), it is like leaving the keys in your unlocked car
in a shopping mall parking lot. Don’t be careless with your passwords!
Safeguard your accounts!
- NEVER save your passwords in a browser
- Don’t reuse passwords – that includes just adding a
different number at the end
- Never share your credentials with anyone for any reason. Helpdesk
staff will NEVER ask you for your password.
- One password = one software program/site
- Opt in for multi-factor authentication when offered
- Do not include any personal information (e.g. name or birthdate) in
your password
- Use passphrases -- think ‘easy to remember, hard to
guess’
- for example: ‘Iloveshopping’ or
‘MyfirstcarwasaFord’
- use numbers/special characters/upper case as required--for
example: 1Lovesh0pping+
Password Managers
Consider using a password manager where you can generate and save all your
passwords (and online security questions depending on the manager). You will
then have ONE password to remember that provides access to all of the others.
So, it better be a good one!
Here are some reputable articles that review password managers:
Penwarden, Ann
Computing & Information Technology Services
02/10/2022