Password for Life?

Jaypeeonline wrote an article – http://jaypeeonline.net/technology/how-secure-is-your-password which challenge everyone about how secure their chosen password is. The use of a strong password could not be emphasized enough. A password enabled system is a must in any situations that contains any level of secured data. One is considered strong if it contains both letters and numbers used with a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters. A good exception would be the PIN you use with your cards where it only allow numbers as well as limited by only 4 digits. This is true in most of the switch/debit/credit cards here in the UK.

The obvious dilemma in creating a stronger password is it’s memorability. How many of you have forgotten your passwords at some stage? Jaypee provided links of some tools – http://jaypeeonline.net/technology/how-secure-is-your-password – which you can use if you’re having a hard time creating or thinking of a strong password -some of the links are worth checking. Additionally, it is completely good practice to regularly change your password. This is something I would strongly recommend when you sign up on my site. Some sites even prompt you to change your passwords at a preset period. To minimise the risk, if not completely eliminate the risk of your account being hacked. This will only work, for as long as you apply the same principle, i.e. use a strong memorable password and you guard your password from potential thieves.