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Cybersecurity for Local Governments
Monthly publication with cyber tips from the MS_ISAC
Password Security
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DO use a passphrase.
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Think of a phrase and then use the first letters of each word to create a complex password that is more memorable. For example, the phrase, "My jersey number when I played college soccer senior year was 27!" can be used to remember the password, "Mj#wIpcssyw27!".
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Avoid common phrases, famous quotations, and song lyrics.
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Use a sentence rather than a word. Ex. I love cybersecurity. Replace letters with numbers and special characters to make it more complex and harder to guess: Ex. I<3cybersecurt!
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Use a string of unrelated words that have meaning to you. Ex. December Glassware Forest Haircut
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DO use Password Manager. A password Manager is a vital tool for keeping you more digitally secure. It allows you to store and easily access password that meet all these criteria.
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DO use a unique password for each account.
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DO use complex passwords and change them in accordance with your agencies' policy.
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DO NOT use personal information associated with you or your family that could be looked up on the internet (e.g., names, phone numbers).
Password Tips: 
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DO NOT use repetitive or sequential characters.
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DO NOT use simple, easy to guess words.
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DO NOT reuse your personal passwords for work purposes.
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DO NOT accept "remember my password" or autofill prompts.
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DO NOT share your password with others, including friends and family.
