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Protect Your Password From Others

Protect Your Password From Others By Following Specific Safeguards

To prevent others from guessing your password, follow these guidelines:

  • Change all of your various passwords at a reasonable frequency (at least twice a year).
  • Use alphanumeric (letters and numbers) passwords that are at least 8 characters long.
  • Use a combination of three of the following: letters, numbers, uppercase, lowercase, or symbols.
  • Do NOT use the same password on multiple systems.
  • Do NOT user a password that includes your name or any information about yourself that is easily available to others.
  • Do NOT use words that are found in the dictionary in your password.
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