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Some top tips for setting a password that is both memorable and hard to guess.

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Setting a password that is secure is critical to ensure the safety of your data.

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Some tips for setting a secure password

  • Do...

    • Set a strong password - our algorithm will make sure you do!

    • Create a password at least 8 characters long, longer passwords are more secure.

    • Use non-obvious symbols and numbers e.g. don't use sequences like 123 etc.

    • Use inside jokes, uppercasing, uncommon words to make passwords hard to guess.

    • Use unrelated words e.g., StaircaseFlower.

    • Use a safe password storage tool such as LastPass if you think you might forget it.

  • Don'

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    • Use commonly used words or phrases like 'Password'.

    • Use easily know-able names such as your own name or your companies name.

    • Reuse a password from another system, this makes it easier to crack.

    • Repeat words e.g., PasswordPassword.

    • Share your password with anyone - even your admins.

Now you're good to go - set a secure password.