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Security Tip of the Week: How to create a strong password that you can actually remember:

http://lifehacker.com/four-methods-to-create-a-secure-password-youll-actually-1601854240

We recommend the Pass Phrase method, which is a simple four or five word phrase that's easy to remember with a mental picture but extremely difficult for a computer to guess based on the length of the password. Even passwords with complex digits, numbers and symbols are relatively easy to bypass with a powerful computer system. Longer passwords take many, many times as long to crack. Although they make take a little longer to enter (especially on a smartphone) they are much more secure, and easier to remember.

The article mentions an XKCD webcomic that outlines the Pass Phrase method. Picking seemingly random words such as "CorrectHorseBatteryStaple" is easy to remember but hard to bypass!

Four Methods to Create a Secure Password You'll Actually Remember How do you balance the necessity of highly secure passwords with the utility of easily recalling them all? The only secure password is one that you can't remember, but there are times when you can't use a password manager and need to rely on your memory.

https://www.lifewire.com/wireless-home-network-security-tips-818355

In today's world, security best practices start at home! Many cyberattackers target individuals with default security settings on home WiFi systems, as these are the easiest to exploit. Go2Techs can help you make informed decisions on how to configure your networks to keep private data safe.

Take some time to make your wireless home network more secure When setting up and maintaining Wi-Fi home networks, consider these top tips for maximizing the security of the computers and data on these networks.