Power Up Your Password Security

Summary

Learn how to strengthen your passwords from beginner to legendary and protect your accounts with unique passphrases and multi-factor authentication.

Body

Your passwords are your digital armor. They protect your personal accounts and sensitive university information. Weak passwords make it easy for cybercriminals to break in, but strong ones give you maximum defense.

Password Levels

Level 1: Beginner – Low Defense

  • Uses simple passwords like password123
  • Reuses the same password everywhere
  • Includes personal info in passwords

Level 2: Apprentice – Moderate Defense

  • Mixes uppercase/lowercase letters
  • Adds numbers and special characters
  • Uses different passwords for main accounts

Level 3: Legendary – Maximum Defense

  • Creates long, unique passphrases
  • Uses different passwords for every account
  • Always enables multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Your Goal

Aim for Legendary status to keep yourself and the university secure.

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 169092
Created
Wed 10/1/25 10:29 AM
Modified
Wed 10/1/25 10:32 AM

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