Using and Creating a Strong Password

          When creating a password, there are two important rules to follow: password length and password complexity.  Creating a password with at least eight characters is essential.  The longer the password the more time it will take for a person to crack your password.  Just choosing a word is not enough; you must include an uppercase and lowercase letter as well as a number and a special character (!,@,#,$.)  You should also change your password every six months.  

         Some things you should not do when creating a password is writing it down, sharing it with someone, and using the same password for two accounts.  Do not log into any of your accounts on an unfamiliar computer.  Overall, creating a password is no joke.  You must take time to think of a complex password to make sure you are secure.   If you are worried you will not remember you password, you can use a password manager.  Programs like Password Dragon are used to store multiple passwords so you do not have to struggle remembering them.  

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