4 Ways to Increase the Security of Your Passwords

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Use these tips to help identify issues with your current passwords and update those

passwords to be more secure.

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Regardless of how good your company’s security products are, your computer or devices are still vulnerable to security problems if you don’t use good judgment about password security. In corporate environments, you may be required to change your password on a regular basis, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t using guessable passwords. Large companies tend to be regular targets for hackers and good password habits are critical for keeping your data safe.

To expose yourself as little as possible, follow these guidelines:

DON’Tuse passwords with fewer than six characters. They’re especially easy to break.Your passwords should be at least eight characters long and shouldn’t be recognizable words.

DO include letters, numbers, and special characters such as +, #, and $ in your password.

DON’Treuse the same password.

DOuse password-management solutions such as LastPass, KeePass, or RoboForm that help you securely store and use your passwords.