Protect Your PassPhrases:

It 's very important to select strong PassPhrases and protect your PassPhrase.  Below are a few methods to help in protecting your PhasPhrase.

• Don't use easily guessable PassPhrase. A few examples of easily guessable PassPhrase are spouse's name, dog's name, room number, school name or mascot, building name, zip code.... 
• Change all default passwords immediately on the first login. 
• Don't post your PassPhraseon a sticky note on your monitor, phone, keyboard, etc. Don't think that putting it under your calendar or in your desk drawer will help (1st places an intruder will look)
• Your supervisors cannot require you to reveal your passwords for any reason. Contact Human resources if you cannot resolve this request.
• Change your PassPhrase regularly. If you think someone may have your PassPhrase, change it NOW.
• Don't reveal personal information on the phone or via e-mail. Social engineers are known to ask seemingly innocuous questions that will reveal confidential information.
• If an ITCS service technician needs your PassPhrase you need to provide it in person and not over the phone. Obtain identification from the technician unless you know him/her. Change the PassPhrase when the technician leaves.
• Don't use the "remember the password" feature when logging on. This means your password is either stored on your computer or cached in memory. Others can then log into the application on your computer without using a password. Hackers can also find the password file and use it to log on.
• Don't use Password Manager or Saver programs that offer to store your password for you. What happens if these sites are compromised?
• Lock your computer whenever you leave it.
• Turn Your computer off before you go home.