Password Tricks David Millians UGA ETC Geek
Password Tips Longer the Better- at least 8-9 Use numbers Use upper case, too Use symbols
Use Many Passwords Unique Unique Unique
per per per
email account bank store
Don’t Panic! Use a schema Write down if needed, in part Use a non-secure password
“Schema” Pick an interest Use an item to build a password Example:
• atl42Bra*! (10) • balt$#34Orio (12!) • taM29dray$ (10)
Writing Down Passwords
Common wisdom: don’t! • Hard to argue, but: • Microsoft's Jesper Johansson: “I have 68 different passwords. If I am not allowed to write any of them down, guess what I am going to do? I am going to use the same password on every one of them.”
Write Down, Smart. Hide securely Write down relevant bits Example:
• atl42Bra*! a42B*! • balt$#34Orio b$#34O • taM29dray$ tM29$
Accounts for This Class
Use a non-school email account • Gmail, Yahoo, etc. • For the space and the speed
Decide on a username and password that will work for most accounts • Include numbers and special characters • Write down relevant bits on handout