Re:Creating memorable and secure passwords
by DanBC on Friday March 23, 2012 @02:30PM
(#3746471)
Passwords do not need to be memorable. You need one very secure master pass phrase[1] and a good password safe.
[1] Use diceware to generate it. Avoid swapping words out for something easier to remember (see the article for examples) and, if you need to, write it on a piece of paper while you learn it, but treat that piece of paper like a high value item.
[1] Use diceware to generate it. Avoid swapping words out for something easier to remember (see the article for examples) and, if you need to, write it on a piece of paper while you learn it, but treat that piece of paper like a high value item.