Using Strong Passwords

Passwords protect your personal information, so strong passwords are essential. Follow these three simple tips to create secure passwords:

Strengthen Your Passwords with Three Simple Tips

A strong password follows ALL THREE of these tips.

1. Make them long: At least 16 characters
2. Make them random: Use a random string of mixed-case letters, numbers and symbols or create a memorable phrase of 4–7 unrelated words.(e.g., HorsePurpleHatRun)
3. Make them unique: Use a different strong password for each account, for example:
   • Bank: k8dfh8c@Pfv0gB2
   • Email account: legal tiny facility freehand probable enamel

Using Password Managers

Password Managers are applications, many times available for free, that help you save your passwords in one secure place for later reference. Many of them also offer random, secure password generation and the ability to securely auto-fill websites and applications. This helps you to have unique, complex passwords for each of your sites and resources without having to memorize them all.

Some examples of password managers are:

• Keeper Security (Coming Soon: Your Digital Shield at Parkland!)
• Lastpass
• Bitwarden
• Dashlane
• 1Password
• Keepass
• Macpass

Please ensure you enable MFA and choose a very strong master password on your password manager.