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In this video, you will learn about password security best practices. Watch Zanidd explain the four rules crucial for keeping your password safe.

In this video, you will learn about password security best practices.

The following four rules are crucial for keeping your password safe.

  1. Don’t store your password in plaintext
  2. Don’t store your password on a post-it or piece of paper
  3. Use a strong and unique password every time
  4. Use a password manager

Steps on how to create a strong password are also demonstrated in the video.

Have your say: Given what you have learned about password security best practices, what practices will you start or continue implementing to defend against password attacks? Share your thoughts with fellow learners in the Comments below.

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