Welcome to Cyber Security Awareness Month! This week’s topic is all about password protection and how important it is.
Don’t reuse the same password across websites. If one of those sites gets compromised, hackers will also try that password on other sites. No matter the account, all passwords should be created with these three words in mind:
- Long — At least 12 characters
- Unique — Never reuse passwords. Each account needs its own unique password.
- Complex — Use a combination of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. Some websites will even let you include spaces.
If you haven’t already, install a password manager — never write passwords down. Password managers not only let you manage all your online accounts’ unique passwords, but they have some other advantages:
- Saves you time
- Works across all your devices and operating systems
- Protects your identity
- Notify you of potential phishing websites
Thank you for helping to remove Arkansas Tech University out of hackers’ reach.