Here are three of the more interesting myths:
- Passwords Should be Changed Every 30 Days
Although this sounds like a good policy, it is not so good for the users. Frequent changes allows the users to develop predictable patterns in their passwords and so decreases the effectiveness of the passwords. It would better to concerntrate on the strength of the passwords than the length of their life. Perhaps changing them every 120 days might be a compromise. - You cannot have spaces in passwords
Most of us do not appreciate the fact that Windows XP and Windows 2000 allows for spaces to be incorporated into passwords. It is better not to have spaces at the begining or end of the password, but they are valid characters. Allowing spaces enables the user to develop more complicated passwords and phrases. One drawback is that the space bar makes a unique noise when pressed, when all the other letters make the same noise, thius malking it audibility detectable. - Dj#wP3M$c is a Great Password
Most people think that random passwords are the strongest ones to crack. They are, however the most difficult to remember and the slowest to type. They are sometimes vulnerable to attacks against the password generating algorithm.It is easy to create passwords that are just as strong but much easier to remember by using a few simple techniques. For example, consider the password "Makeit20@password.com". This password utilizes upper and lower-case letters, two numbers, and two symbols. The password is 20 characters long and can be memorized with very little effort; perhaps even by the time you finish this article. Moreover, this password can be typed very fast. The portion "Makeit20" alternates between left and right-handed keys on the keyboard, improving speed, decreasing typos, and decreasing the chances of someone being able to discover your password by watching you.
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