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Password is a key to your identity hence create the password strong enough that nobody can guess it or crack it. Below are some of the strong, unique, and secure password creation best practices:
Best Practices for Strong Password:
- The password shall be at least 8 to 12 characters in length (long passwords are better) and complex enough satisfying the following requirements:
- Should have both lowercase (a-z) and Upper-case characters (A-Z)
- Should have at least one digit (0-9)
- Repetitive or sequential characters (e.g., aaaaaa or 1234abcd)
- Highly recommended to use punctuation and special characters (for example ,!@#$ %^&*)
- Password shall not contain a complete dictionary word from English or Foreign Language.
- Password can contain a sentence in English or native languages including other mention tips in here.
- Do not use person information in password.
- Prevent users from choosing previously used passwords.
- Should not be most common or especially weak passwords
- Critical information systems shall have Two-Factor Authentication such as OTP, smartcard, and tokens etc.
- Default password of all Information systems and applications shall be changed
- The initial/temporary passwords shall be communicated to users after positive identification. Users must be forced to change the initial passwords after immediate logon.
- Do not write your PIN code/password on sticky notes, papers or any other means unless sealed and stored in secure place.
- Passwords shall be kept secret and shall not be shared.
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