ITS-Got it! Good.

There are simple basics when it comes to creating and using passwords.  With so many open source resources available we have to create a password that is difficult to decifer.

• Think of a sentence, statement or phrase that is relevant to your life at the moment.

For example: I‘m writing a post on passwords January 8th.  Then take the first letter of each word and use numbers for the date so your password is iwapop0108.

• Every six months you should change your password.  This is simply good and necessary practice.
• Make a list of all the instances you use a username and password–handwritten or on a Mac Sticky.  You don’t need to record the password on paper; otherwise, what is the point of creating this super statement. Keep it handy so you can systematically change all your passwords over a one-day period.

Once you grow accustomed to creating a changing your password it will become second nature.