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One of the most common methods that attackers use to guess passwords is known as a brute force attack. In a brute force attack, the attacker systematically tries possible passwords until he manages to break into an account. Attackers frequently use dictionary files to generate lists of possible passwords. Brute force attacks are greatly assisted by programs that automate such attacks and attempt to exploit common means of establishing passwords. By choosing passwords that are easy to remember but hard for an attacker to guess, you will significantly improve the security of your account and our systems. Such passwords are known as “strong passwords” as they thwart common methods that attackers use to guess passwords. When selecting passwords keep the following guidelines in mind: • Choose a password that is at least eight characters in length. • Create passwords that contain all of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation and symbol characters (e.g. !
