As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) would like to encourage all OHIO faculty, staff, and students to use strong passwords.
Passwords are a line of defense between your data and the outside world. Much like locking your door before leaving home, a strong password is vital for keeping your sensitive and personal data out of the hands of bad actors and cybercriminals.
With an ever-increasing landscape of online accounts, the average internet user might have more than 100 digital accounts. It can be tempting to re-use account credentials or make simple, easy to remember passwords. However, this can expose your account to attackers.
To help keep the University community safe, OIT has put together a variety of password resources , including tips for creating strong passwords, safe password practices, and information about LastPass, the University password manager tool.
Watch for more cybersecurity best practices throughout the rest of October.