{"id":3651,"date":"2022-10-05T16:50:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T20:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/?page_id=3651"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:32:08","slug":"cybersecurity-2022-strong-passwords","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/technology\/security\/it-security-awareness-education\/cybersecurity-awareness-2\/cybersecurity-2022-strong-passwords\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Strong Passphrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Like you wouldn\u2019t set out on a hike without proper gear, you shouldn\u2019t venture online with weak passwords or reuse them across multiple accounts. Cybercriminals are on the prowl, and students often fall into the trap of using simple, easy-to-guess passwords. But don\u2019t worry\u2014passphrases are a robust way to secure your accounts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Choose Passphrases?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhanced Security: Think of a passphrase like a sturdy hiking boot\u2014it\u2019s built to withstand any condition. A passphrase is a string of random words or a phrase that\u2019s memorable to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">you <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">but hard for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">others <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">to guess. Its length and complexity make it much tougher for hackers to crack than typical passwords.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy to Recall: While longer, passphrases can be easier to remember than a complex password. For example, \u201cWanderingInForest!\u201d might be simpler to recall than \u201cG7^aR!2bH#,\u201d yet just as secure. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.useapassphrase.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about passphrases<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to Craft a Strong Passphrase\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose Four or More Words: Just as you\u2019d pack multiple items for a trek, use at least four unrelated words in your passphrase. For instance, \u201cMountainTrailRiverSun\u201d offers more security than a single, simple password.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mix It Up: Add layers of protection like you\u2019d layer your clothing for varying weather. Include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. For example, \u201cExploring*Nature42\u201d provides a strong defense compared to \u201cexploringnature42.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid Common Trails: Avoid predictable phrases like \u201cHiking123\u201d or \u201cOutdoorLove.\u201d Instead, select random words or phrases that are less likely to be guessed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Our Recommendations for Your Digital Security\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to hit the trail? Here are our top recommendations to keep your online accounts secure:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make Your Passphrase Count: While a 12-character policy is the standard, we recommend using a passphrase of at least 14 characters or more to create a stronger defense.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t Reuse Passphrases: Just as you wouldn\u2019t use the same map for every hike, don\u2019t reuse passphrases. If one account gets compromised, all your accounts could be at risk. Craft a unique passphrase for each account to keep them safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a Password Manager: Keeping track of multiple passphrases can be as tricky as navigating a dense forest. A password manager is like a trusty compass\u2014it securely stores and remembers your passphrases so you can focus on enjoying the journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay Vigilant. Cybercriminals are always looking for weak spots. Keep an eye out for suspicious emails and always double-check the websites you visit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"191\">\n<tr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"191\">\n<th data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"168\" data-col-size=\"md\">Tool<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"183\" data-col-size=\"lg\">What It Does<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"191\" data-col-size=\"md\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"425\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.7595%\" data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"241\" data-col-size=\"md\">Bitwarden<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.5709%\" data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"378\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Create strong, memorable passphrases with options (word count, separators, capitalization, etc.) <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/passphrase-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Bitwarden<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.4778%\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"425\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/passphrase-generator\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"423\">https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/passphrase-generator\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"621\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.8678%\" data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"458\" data-col-size=\"md\">Proton<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.7877%\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"574\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Generate random passphrases with customization (words, symbols, separators) <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/pass\/passphrase-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Proton<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3695%\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"621\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/pass\/passphrase-generator\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"619\">https:\/\/proton.me\/pass\/passphrase-generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<td style=\"width: 14.5179%\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"855\" data-col-size=\"md\">WarpConduit<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.0293%\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"974\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Use a curated wordlist; pick several words, include special characters, etc. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.warpconduit.net\/passphrase-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">WarpConduit<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3694%\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1027\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.warpconduit.net\/passphrase-generator\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1025\">https:\/\/www.warpconduit.net\/passphrase-generator\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1443\">\n<td style=\"width: 13.9762%\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1262\" data-col-size=\"md\">RoboForm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.4626%\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1394\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Generates robust passphrases with options like separators, number inclusion, and capitalization <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! 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Cybercriminals are on the prowl, and students often fall into the trap of using simple, easy-to-guess passwords. 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