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Secure Passwords
Keeping Your Passwords Secure
As the web has evolved, so have the methods of collecting
personal information. A large number of websites require
visitors to register to gain access or participate.
While the need for registration is understandable, tracking
user names and passwords can be burdensome. Consider
using software to store your passwords, in a safe accessible
manner.
Most websites have privacy policies, but the value
of privacy statements are only as honorable as the people
behind the websites. Here are suggestions for keeping
passwords and your information secure:
1.) change your password frequently
2.) never share your password with anyone
3.) try to choose a password so it doesn't need
to be written down, but not so obvious others would
easily guess the password
4.) be sure your password is at least 6 characters
5.) don't use a password containing all the same
characters
6.) don't send your password via email or provide
it over the phone
7.) don't use pet, family or friend names
8.) don't use your telephone number, zip code
or address
9.) use a different password for each account
10.) don't use user name
11.) deactivate accounts for terminated employees
12.) don't allow shared accounts
13.) password contains upper, lowercase letters,
non-letter characters and numbers
Resources
Password Software - http://www.password-software.com
Passwords are not foolproof. Do not rely on a password
alone to protect sensitive information. Monitor accounts
closely to ensure that security is not breached.
About the Author -
Sharon Housley manages marketing for NotePage, Inc.
http://www.notepage.net
a company specializing in alphanumeric paging, SMS and
wireless messaging software solutions. Other sites by
Sharon can be found at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com
, and http://www.small-business-software.net
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