Safety+Tips

=A Good Password is A Puzzle =

Why Change Passwords?

 * The longer you use your password, the more likely it is that someone (anyone) will figure it out.
 * Certain information is often used in passwords. Identity thieves take advantage of the fact to gain access to your information. Be careful in selecting a password. Don’t use the name of a pet, child, or loved one as a password.
 * Never share your password. That said, in some cases it becomes necessary to give out your password. If you must give out a password, be certain to change it afterward.

Choosing a Good Password

 * Any good password must be memorable. Commit this password to memory. Never write down a password unless you immediately destroy the writing once you commit the password to memory.
 * Use many characters. Many systems, such as Stevenson University's, require that the password be at least six characters long, and contain upper and lowercase letters and numbers. Passwords with a combination of letters and numbers are difficult to guess.
 * Your password should not be a word found in the dictionary. This includes words found in any dictionary, English or foreign.
 * Avoid using a password that is a person’s name, or the name of a character from movies, television, books, etc.
 * When you change passwords, trying using upper case letters with lower case letters in your password. Include punctuation and numbers. The more you mix it up, the better the password.