October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
During October for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security Office is highlighting security practices so you can protect your digital identity and Rice resources.
USE STRONG PASSWORDS...
Make your passwords:
Long: At least 8 characters or longer
Complex: Use upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols
Unique: Use a different password for each account
The easiest way to make it strong is to use a passphrase instead of a password. It is easier to remember and will be longer.
If your password is long, unique and complex, our recommendation is that you don’t need to ever change it unless it is lost, stolen, or exposed. This recommendation is backed up by the latest guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
...AND A PASSWORD MANAGER
Password managers can:
- Store all your passwords
- Tell you when you have weak or re-used passwords
- Generate strong passwords for you
- Automatically fill logins into sites and apps
Today, the truth is that you don’t have to remember your passwords. You just need to remember the one password that unlocks your password manager vault.
For more tips and knowledge about security, please visit our website: iso.rice.edu
Thank you for helping us maintain a culture of security at Rice!
Information Security Office
Rice University