Make Your Password Secure

No matter how sophisticated security gets, we still need to handle the basics properly. One of the most basic tasks is to create and use secure passwords. You need them to log onto your computer, reach internal applications, and enter just about every website you visit. They are pervasive in our connected world.
But how many of us give any real thought to how secure our passwords are? Because we use them so often, we’re tempted to reuse the same one over and over again. However, as your mother might say, that’s a poor decision. Here are pros and cons of several common password techniques, and a simple-to-remember method that is both easy for you and hard for hackers.
Frequency and complexity
Our decisions about passwords are often some balance of frequency and complexity. The more frequently we use a password, the easier it is to remember it; and the more complex the password is, the less likely we will be able to remember it. This difficulty leads many people to use the same password for all their online accounts. Banking, auction, and social networking sites could have the same password for the same account name. In such a situation a hacker who compromises a single website can get the username and password for all of your accounts. It is important for people to remember that their (continue reading...)