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IT Security Awareness — You Don't Know Jack

 

The escalating speed of computers and the easy access to a multitude of password guessing programs has made password guessing increasingly easier. And if your password happens to be a word found in the dictionary or based on personal information (such as what might be found on your MySpace page), you make Jack's job that much easier.

Creating strong passwords, like those with more than eight characters and three character classes, has never been more important. Read on to find out how to make your password stronger and Jack's job harder.

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Last reviewed: October 09, 2006