Online Safety Tips  Go back to Topic Center    Passwords must be
changed periodically to reduce the likelihood of a particular
password being compromised over time. As a reliable best
practice, you should consider using a passphrase instead of just
a password. The phrase should be a minimum of ten characters in
length, and have three of the four additional attributes – 1)
uppercase letters 2) lowercase letters, 3) a number 4) a special
character.  Contrary to popular belief, creating a secure and
easily remembered passphrase is not difficult. Unlike passwords,
passphrases are mnemonic, making them much easier to memorize.
For example, let's say you're a Star Wars fan - you can use the
phrase "May The Force Be With You."  Simply using that exact
phrase, you already meet three requirements: 1) eight characters
in length 2) upper letters 3) lowercase letters; substituting
some of the characters will help to meet the other requirements.
To do this, substitute “@” for the “a” in May and “!” for the
“i” in With, an