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--- passwords [2013/08/28 14:58] – [Changing Your Passwords on La Salle Services] abrashear
+++ passwords [2016/11/09 10:21] (current) – [Instead of a Password, Use a Passphrase] Add link to spg.lasallehs.net abrashear
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+====== Password Overview ======
 Changing your passwords at least once a year is a good idea, however with some services it is not immediately obvious how to do so.
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 A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters.  Passphrases usually are much longer—20 to 30 characters or more. Additionally, they can be structured to be more easily memorable than passwords without being written down.
+You can even use a [[https://spg.lasallehs.net|Passphrase Generator]] to create good passphrases.
 ==== Choosing Your Passphrase ====
 Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be:
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   * Easy to remember and type accurately
   * Not reused between sites, applications and other different sources.
+==== Example Passphrases ====
+Passphrases can be nonsensical, or can even be a complete sentence. For extra strength, include some numbers and punctuation. Here are a few examples:
+  * 2 spunky, spiking chariots
+  * driest earthworms 4 mocha
+  * If we weren't all crazy we would go insane.
+  * Easier on the user, harder for hackers.
 ====== Changing Your Passwords for La Salle Services ======
 ===== Change Your Moodle Password =====
+You can change your Moodle password by changing your network password.
 ===== Change Your PowerSchool Password =====
-Your PowerSchool password can be changed from the "Account Preferences" page in PowerSchool.
+You can change your Moodle password by changing your network password.
-  - Log into [[https://powerschool.lasallehs.net|PowerSchool]].
-  - In the left hand column under Navigation select Account Preferences.
-  - In the center of the page it will prompt you to enter you current password
-  - Below that enter you new password.
-  - Re-enter the new password directly below.
-  - Click save changes.
 ===== Change Your Network Password =====
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   - In the old password box, type in your current password.
   - In the new password box, type in your new password.
-    * The new password has to be at least 8 characters long and cannot be similar to your old password.
+    * The new password has to be at least 12 characters long and cannot be the same as your previous passwords.
   - In the confirm password box, retype the new password.
   - Press enter or the arrow button on the screen to finish changing your password.