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The password must contain 8-15 alphanumeric characters.
It must have at least one number, one lower case letter and one upper case letter.
Tips for creating a secure password:
It should not be the same as your two previous passwords.
Include punctuation marks and/or numbers.
Mix upper case and lower case letters.
Include similar looking substitutions, such as the number zero for the letter 'O' or '$' for the letter 'S'.
Create a unique acronym.
Include phonetic replacements, such as 'Luv 2 Laf' for 'Love to Laugh'.
Things to avoid:
Don't use a password that is listed as an example of how to pick a good password.
Don't use a password that contains personal information (name, birth date, etc.)
Don't use words or acronyms that can be found in a dictionary.
Don't use keyboard patterns (asdf) or sequential numbers (1234).
Don't use repeating characters (aa11).
Tips for keeping your password secure:
Never tell your password to anyone (this includes significant others, roommates, parents, parrots, etc.).
Never write your password down.
Never send your password by email.
Periodically test your current password and change it to a new one.
Create a password that a computer program or persistent individual won't easily be able to guess.
Change your password every 90 days.