Everyone needs a Strong Pass Phrase
The most basic level of good security is a good password. But the various hacking tools and robots make
cracking basic passwords too easy. You should create pass phrases (more than one word) that are strong.
A strong pass phrase contains at least three of the following:
• Uppercase letters (e.g., A, B, C)
• Lowercase letters (e.g., d, e, f)
• Numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3)
• One or more spaces (that’s what makes it a phrase)
• Special Characters, which can include:
{ } [ ] , . < > ; : ' " ? / | \ ` ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + =
It’s the space that makes remembering your strong pass phrase easier: It becomes a sentence or phrase that’s meaningful to you.
For example: This is a Pass phrase?
L0ggin on now… (note that that’s a zero in loggin)
Don’t run with scissors 8<
Kick b*tt, take names!
Smiling 2004 ;-)
Your pass phrase should be at least 6 characters. It should not contain any part of your name, your username, or your email address. It should change 8-12 times per year. And it must not be any single word that can be found in any dictionary (of any language). Hint: Misspelled words are good.
The first thing robots do to crack passwords is to run a dictionary against your username. If your pass phrase is a single word, you lose.
KBE Ent.
