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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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