Note the second point: the experts considered unique passwords even more important than strong/complex passwords. Here's an interesting comparison of non-expert and expert security practices, from a study done by Google:

Instead of setting up real answers (which could be guessable by somebody with information about you), consider setting up random nonsense answers and storing those answers in your password manager. You can use your password manager to store answers to security questions. OS X also has a local password generator: in the Keychain Access app, view the suggestions under File > New Password Item > key icon. You can use your password manager to generate a random unique password for each service you use. The KeePassXC password database is stored locally on your computer, though we recommended that you sync it to Google Drive. You can install KeePassXC from the GSA Self-Service app. We recommend using KeePassXC which is open source and runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux. Password managers approved for work at GSA:

This way, you only need to memorize a few strong passwords: your master password for the password manager, your laptop password and phone passcode, and maybe a few others (such as your iCloud password if that's your recovery method for forgetting your laptop password).

There's a secret to dealing with passwords: use a password manager to store your passwords. Follow the steps below to create and maintain secure passwords.Īs you set up your TTS accounts and devices, we have three requirements for making passwords that reduce security risks: use a password manager, use unique passwords, and use stronger passwords.

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