Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – How to Create a Strong Password

Time and time again, we tell you to use strong passwords to protect your information. But just how do you do that? Here are some tips to get you started:

• Think passphrase, not password. Use a combination of four or five unrelated words you can easily remember but others can't guess. For example: "TacoRainBikeJazz!"
• Add complexity: Include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
  • Side note - the first letter doesn't need to be the one capitalized - Tiger might be easily guessed, but would tiGer?
• Keep it long: Aim for at least 12-16 characters.
• Avoid personal info: No names, birthdays, or obvious patterns.

Example: "Blue$Lion99@Moon" is strong, memorable, and secure!

Bonus Tip: Use a password manager to store unique passwords for every account!