Best practices

• Create a strong password for your accounts by using letters, numbers, and special characters
• Avoid dictionary words or common passphrases
• Make your password no shorter than nine characters
• Don't reuse old passwords, or share passwords with other accounts
• Don't leave passwords out and accessible.  Don’t put it on a sticky on your monitor, or hide it under your keyboard.  If you have to write it down, secure it!
• Change your password if there is any suspicion that it could be compromised
• Do not share your credentials with anyone!
• VCCCD IT will NEVER ask you for your password!