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What Makes a Good Password?
In this video, you will learn the best practices regarding password management.
In this video, you will learn best practices regarding password management.
Once you have watched the video, review the following list of additional tips you can take forward:
- the number of characters used in your password can make a huge difference to password strength
- ensure you have a unique password for each of your different accounts
- ensure you include an element of complexity by adding in a variety of characters
- if you need to record your passwords, use a password manager
- using patterns on your keyboard can help to create complex passwords
Reflect and share: Were you aware of what makes a password strong? If so, what practices were you aware of and are there any that are new to you? Share your thoughts below.
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