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Protecting a company’s information is important no matter what size of a company. Companies and individuals are moving into a digital age. In order to ensure the security of company information proper password procedures need to be followed. Some useful tips in order to have proper security are as follows:

1. Increase password length – Most web sites and software programs require a minimum of 6-8 characters. This is a safe bet but having a longer password makes cracking the password more difficult.
2. Use numeric, capital letters and special characters – By using numeric numbers, capital letters and special characters it eliminates certain types of password attacks such as dictionary attacks where common words and phrases are used to determine the password.
3. Avoid writing the password down – By writing the password down and displaying it on the monitor or desk it makes it assessable for anyone walking by. This defeats the purpose of the password in the first place.
4. Changing the password – Changing your password every so often say monthly or every few months helps eliminate someone from using old or previously used passwords to gain entry to current sensitive information.
5. Have multiple passwords – Having multiple passwords can reduce what an attacker can gain access too. One concern for an individual is remembering all the passwords. A good way to do this is to use a password locker. A password locker is a digital filing cabinet, which stores your passwords in an encrypted file. You then only have to remember one password.
6. Use the first letters of a phrase – An easy way to create an easy to remember password is to use the letters of a phrase with easy to remember numbers. IE: ILtWomC23 (I Love to Work on my Computer 23)

Password security is vital in protecting company’s digital assets. By using the above tips, possible violation can be avoided.

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