Don't Run with Scissors

We all know a good password prevents unauthorized use of our systems. Unfortunately, all the other precautions you take to safeguard your data are only as strong as your weakest link, which might be your password scheme.

Here are some suggestions we recently shared with one of our clients.

• Change passwords frequently;
• Use at least eight characters, including numbers and symbols;
• Use different passwords to avoid a larger security breach;
• Avoid using words you can find in a dictionary (these are easier to crack);
• Don’t use combinations of your personal information (like your child’s name and birth date).

And from the “don’t run with scissors” category: Set up a new user if you need someone to access your data while you go on vacation… with webware, you don't have to share your system, much less leave your user name and passwords written on a post-it note on your PC monitor.