Password Tips & Security
Why are passwords important? Believe it or not, there are lots of people out in the world who try to guess or "crack" passwords in order to snoop around. We have an obligation to protect information stored on our computer systems from unauthorized access. The kind of access people have to computers in public institutions like NYU provides many opportunities for password cracking. Creating "good" passwords and keeping them private are important elements of computer security. This means making "good" passwords that are difficult or impossible to guess or be discovered – even by individuals who with mischievous or criminal intent try to guess or "crack" password in order to gain access to computer accounts or systems. How can I create a good password? When activating your NetID and setting or changing your password , please take into account the following password guidelines 1. passwords must be 6 or more characters in length 2. must con...