Cyber Security Awareness Month: Week 2: "If you really loved me you would share your password."

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Week 2: " If you really loved me you would share your password."

Love has nothing to do with passwords. Would you share your toothbrush? Of course not! Then why would you share something as personal as your passphrase? If you share your username and passphrase, you and your personal data are put at risk. You might be in love today but what if you break up tomorrow?

A strong, secret passphrase is the best way to prevent others from accessing your IT accounts.

• Sharing your personal passwords is against Calvin’s Policy on Responsible use of Technology.
• Don't share your personal Calvin technology passwords with ANYONE. That includes friends, family, or even the Calvin Information Technology HelpDesk

Protect your passwords

• Don't let others look over your shoulder as you type your password.
• Don't write down passwords or keep them in a readable form in your office or home.
• Don't store passwords in a file on any computer system or PDA without protecting them with strong encryption.
• Don't use the "Remember Password" feature in Web browsers, e-mail software, or other programs that connect to the Internet unless the feature is protected by strong encryption.
• After entering a password into a Web page, be sure to logout and close all open browser windows when you are done.