Did you know the most commonly used password is still 123456? We want to help you keep your information safe, so let’s talk about some tips to create strong passwords.

Don’t use common passwords – Such as 123456, qwerty, 111111, abcdef, just to name a few

Stay away from common information – The names of you or your children, important birthdays or anniversaries, or street address is easy information to find out

Instead use phrases with meaning – For example use a movie quote, song lyric, a line from your favorite book, or make an acronym of the first letter of each word in a sentence that is meaningful to you

Give it variety – Utilize a combination of letters, numbers, and special symbols while varying between upper and lower case

Keep passwords unique – Do not use the same password for multiple logins and accounts

Now that you have some tips to create a good password, keep them safe. If you write it down, keep it somewhere safe no one else can get to (like a locked drawer or safe). There are tools you can use to manage your passwords electronically. Make sure you do your research by reading reviews and checking reputations of the service before giving all your information.

Help to keep your information from being compromised, protect yourself and your business by creating strong passwords and keeping them safe.